DRUMAWEER, GREENCASTLE, INISHOWEN
Demolition of a house affected by defective concrete blocks (Mica) and building a replacement home.
2562170 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 9 December 2025
- Reference
- 2562170
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 December 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 228.66 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to demolish an existing dwelling due to defective concrete blockwork (Mica). A replacement dwelling will be constructed on-site, connecting to all existing services.
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Official record
Development description
(1) demolition of existing dwelling (as approved under planning ref. Nos. 95/1228 & 00/5403) due to defective concrete blockwork (mica), (2) construction of a replacement dwelling with connection to all existing on-site services and (3) all related site development and ancillary works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 December 2025
- Decision due11 February 2026
- Decision issued30 January 2026
- Grant issued4 March 2026
- Permission expiry3 March 2031
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