CARNSHANNAGH, BURNFOOT, LIFFORD PO
Conversion of Leo's Cafe in Burnfoot into a dwelling house.
2461226 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 9 August 2024
- Reference
- 2461226
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 August 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 202.92 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of the existing cafe and takeaway premises, known as Leo's Cafe, into a single dwelling house. The development will connect to all existing services.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing cafe/takeaway known as leo`s cafe to a dwelling house with connection to all existing services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crislakeel, Burnfootprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €100,000 | 181 m |
| 285 The Cottages, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal | Dec 2025 | €141,000 | 319 m |
| 37 Grianan Pk, Burnfoot, Donegal | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 463 m |
| 11 Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, Donegal | Oct 2025 | €142,000 | 474 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 received9 August 2024
- Decision due3 October 2024
- Decision issued26 September 2024
- Grant issued30 October 2024
- Permission expiry29 October 2029
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