Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 18 July 2025

DRUMNACROIL, BALLINTRA, CO. DONEGAL

Retention of attic conversion for B&B use, elevational changes, and wastewater system upgrade in Ballintra.

2560634 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 23 April 2025

Reference
2560634
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
23 April 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for the conversion of the attic space at Drumnacroil House to provide four additional bedrooms and accommodation for Bed & Breakfast use. The application also covers elevational changes, including new windows and fire escape doors, and the replacement and upgrade of the septic tank system.

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Development description

(1) attic utilisation within the existing building to provide for 4 no. Additional bedrooms and general storage and accommodation areas for bed & breakfast use; (2) elevational changes to include provision of upper floor windows in both side gables and provision of 2 no. Fire escape doors in lieu of windows at ground level in both gables and provision of velux roof light windows along the rear elevation at roof level; (3) replacement & upgrade of the existing septic tank and installation of a sewerage treatment unit and percolation areas and all associated site development works and services and (4) all associated elevational changes & site development works to property known as drumnacroil house

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 April 2025
  2. Further information requested12 June 2025
  3. Further information received4 July 2025
  4. Decision due31 July 2025
  5. Decision issued18 July 2025
  6. Appeal submitted13 August 2025
  7. Appeal decided10 December 2025
  8. Permission expiry9 December 2030

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