ST. JOHNSTON, LIFFORD PO, CO. DONEGAL
Retention and completion of renovations to a derelict house, including an attic conversion and a new septic tank.
2560198 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 18 February 2025
- Reference
- 2560198
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission for the retention and completion of alteration and renovation works to an existing derelict dwelling, including attic conversion works for habitable rooms. It also includes decommissioning the existing septic tank and installing a replacement sewage treatment system.
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Official record
Development description
(1) retention and completion of alteration and renovation works to existing derelict dwelling house including attic conversion works to provide habitable rooms and (2) decommissioning of existing septic tank system and development of a replacement septic tank / sewage treatment system and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church St, St Johnston, Donegal | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 134 m |
| 397 Ard Baithin, St Johnston, Lifford | Jul 2025 | €144,000 | 480 m |
| 4 Churchview, St Johnston, Donegal | May 2026 | €160,000 | 486 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 received18 February 2025
- Decision due14 April 2025
- Decision issued10 April 2025
- Grant issued14 May 2025
- Permission expiry13 May 2030
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