DOWNINGS (DOWNIES), LETTERKENNY PO, CO. DONEGAL
Demolition of a derelict store to build an artist studio and gallery in Downings.
2562088 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 27 November 2025
- Reference
- 2562088
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing derelict store as part of site clearance. This will facilitate the construction of a combined artist studio and gallery space with connection to the public sewer.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of existing derelict store as part of site clearance to facilitate the construction of a combined artist studio and gallery space with associated site works and connection to existing public sewer
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegalnot full market price | Oct 2025 | €83,333 | 118 m |
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Timeline
- Application received27 November 2025
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- RefusedAt this site
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- RefusedAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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2251925DonegalLodged 1 Dec 2022Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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2351876DonegalLodged 6 Dec 2023Extension
- Granted150 m away
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2151182DonegalLodged 16 Jun 2021Demolition
- Refused190 m away
CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING STONE SHED TO A DWELLING & ERECTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE BUILDING AND NEW…
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2151585DonegalLodged 9 Aug 2021New dwelling
- Awaiting decision190 m away
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