LOWER MAIN STREET, MOUNTCHARLES, CO DONEGAL
Demolition of a derelict town hall to build a three-storey block of six apartments.
2460913 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 18 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460913
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant plans to demolish the derelict Town Hall on Lower Main Street, Mountcharles. In its place, they propose to erect a three-storey apartment block containing six two-bedroom apartments.
- Residential units
- 6
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of the derelict town hall and erection of an apartment block consisting of 6 no. 2-bed apartments over 3 floors, connection to existing public services and all associated works
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield House, Main St Mountcharles, Donegal | Sept 2025 | €48,500 | 200 m |
| 5 GlóR Na D'Tonn, Mountcharles, Co Donegal | Mar 2026 | €257,500 | 206 m |
| Bosco Corner, Forge Road, Mountcharles | Sept 2025 | €98,500 | 220 m |
| 19 Cannon Court, Mountcharles, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €182,000 | 229 m |
| Ballyborllaghan, Mountcharles, Frosses | May 2025 | €234,000 | 269 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 June 2024
- Decision due12 August 2024
- Decision issued1 August 2024
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