ARDARAVAN, BUNCRANA, CO DONEGAL
Subdivision of a retail unit into two commercial units with front facade alterations in Buncrana.
2460950 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 24 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460950
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert an existing retail unit at No. 44 Upper Main Street into two commercial/retail units. The works will include alterations to the front facade to add an extra front door, new signage, and associated site development works.
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of existing retail unit at no. 44 upper main street into 2 no. Commercial/retail units, alterations to the front façade to include for additional front door, new signage and all associated site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirrin, Umricam, Buncrana Inishowen | May 2025 | €75,000 | 62 m |
| Dunree, Buncrana, County Donegal | Nov 2025 | €100,000 | 62 m |
| Foffenagh, Ballymagan, Buncrana | Mar 2026 | €125,000 | 62 m |
| 8 Figary Heights, Fahan, Buncrana | Jan 2025 | €225,000 | 62 m |
| 3a St Marys Rd, Buncrana, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €219,500 | 116 m |
| Newton House, Church Street, St Marys Road Buncrana | Jun 2025 | €600,000 | 162 m |
| Aileach, Castle Ave, Buncrana | May 2025 | €324,000 | 167 m |
| Aileach, Castle Ave, Buncrana | Mar 2026 | €334,000 | 167 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 June 2024
- Decision due18 August 2024
- Decision issued8 August 2024
- Grant issued11 September 2024
- Permission expiry10 September 2029
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- Awaiting decision60 m away
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- Awaiting decision60 m away
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