BANK OF IRELAND, THE DIAMOND, DONEGAL
Internal and external alterations to the Bank of Ireland building in Donegal Town for level access.
2461610 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 11 October 2024
- Reference
- 2461610
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedProposed works include lowering the existing floor level to create level access from the public footpath, installing a new internal ramp and steps, and removing external steps. It also includes lowering the entrance doors, installing a new glazed fanlight, and replacing the external ATM.
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Official record
Development description
(1) proposed internal alterations consisting of lowering existing floor level to create level access from public footpath, proposed new ramp and stepped access internally to main banking hall, (2) removal of existing external steps at front door, lowering of existing entrance double doors and installation of proposed new glazed fanlight over, (3) removal of existing external atm, increasing existing ope, and replacing with 1 no. New atm to front elevation and (4) all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bally Killowen, Donegal Po, Co Donegal | Apr 2025 | €80,000 | 60 m |
| 166 West Point Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jul 2026 | €480,000 | 60 m |
| 162 Westpoint Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €321,500 | 60 m |
| 122 West Point Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €281,101 | 60 m |
| The Flat The Diamond, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | Aug 2025 | €140,000 | 103 m |
| Main Street, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €130,000 | 133 m |
| Blue Stack Bar, Bridge St, Donegal Town | Aug 2025 | €90,000 | 135 m |
| Upper Main Street, Donegal | Jan 2025 | €220,000 | 222 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 October 2024
- Decision due5 December 2024
- Decision issued28 November 2024
- Grant issued8 January 2025
- Permission expiry7 January 2030
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- Awaiting decision40 m away
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1751555DonegalLodged 13 Oct 2017Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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