CLEARY CENTRE, BALLYBOFEY ROAD, DRUMLONAGHER DONEGAL TOWN
Demolition of a derelict property to build a new single-storey day services centre for adults with disabilities.
2461801 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 11 November 2024
- Reference
- 2461801
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes the demolition of an existing derelict property in Donegal Town. A new single-storey day services centre for adults with disabilities will be constructed in its place, complete with private open space, car parking, and landscaping.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of the existing derelict property and construction of a new single storey day services centre for adults with disabilities, with ancillary private open space, car parking, and all associated landscaping works, site works and service installations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264 St Josephs Ave, Donegal, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 171 m |
| 25 Clareden Dr, Donegal Town, Donegal | Apr 2025 | €150,000 | 172 m |
| 24 Farmleigh Woods, Old Laghey Road, Ardeskinprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €312,775 | 211 m |
| 20 Farmleigh Woods, Ardeskin, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €312,700 | 224 m |
| 22 St Josephs Ave, Donegal, Donegal | Mar 2026 | €220,000 | 239 m |
| 321 St Josephs Tce, Donegal Town, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €190,000 | 248 m |
| 11 Farmleigh Park, Donegal Town, Donegal | May 2026 | €292,000 | 380 m |
| No.16 Farmleigh Woods, Drumrat, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €395,639 | 445 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 November 2024
- Decision due14 January 2025
- Decision issued9 January 2025
- Grant issued12 February 2025
- Permission expiry11 February 2030
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