GrantedExtensionDecided 21 August 2025

BALLYMACARRY LOWER, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD PO

Extension, alteration, and refurbishment of an existing building to bring it back into use as a home.

2560223 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 21 February 2025

Reference: 2560223
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 21 February 2025

Summary

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The development includes the demolition of a front porch, back return, and garage, followed by a replacement roof with higher ridge lines to accommodate first-floor rooms. A new two-storey rear extension and a detached study/gym building will also be constructed.

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Storeys: 2

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Development description

Extension, alteration and refurbishment works to the existing building to bring it back into use as a private dwelling comprising of (1) alterations to include (a) demolition of the existing front porch, back return and detached garage, (b) minor alterations to the window fenestration of the remaining building and (c) replacement roof and front-facing dormers with a higher ridge and eaves to accommodate a ground floor lounge, play room/bedroom, storage cupboard/ensuite and cloaks toilet with three bedrooms and a family bathroom at first floor, (2) construction of a new two-storey rear extension comprising of a kitchen/living/dining room, utility room, study, boot room and accommodation stair at ground floor leading to first floor bedrooms within the existing building and a new bedroom suite, plant cupboards and associated circulation areas within the proposed extension and (3) construction of a detached ancillary building comprising a study/gym and store with associated site works

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
17 St Johns Park, Gransha, Buncrana	Jan 2026	€290,000	357 m

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Key dates

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Application received21 February 2025
Further information requested10 April 2025
Further information received7 August 2025
Decision due3 September 2025
Decision issued21 August 2025
Grant issued24 September 2025
Permission expiry23 September 2030

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