Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedCommercialDecided 12 February 2026

DOWNINGS (DOWNIES), LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL

Demolition of a derelict store to build a two-storey artist studio and gallery in Downings.

2562230 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 15 December 2025

Reference
2562230
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
15 December 2025

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of an existing derelict store to clear the site. This will facilitate the construction of a new two-storey combined artist studio and gallery space with connection to the public sewer.

Commercialgallerystudiodemolitiontourism
Storeys
2

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Development description

Demolition of existing derelict store as part of site clearance to facilitate the construction of a two storey combined artist studio and gallery space with associated site works and connection to existing public sewer. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this application

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegalnot full market priceOct 2025€83,333118 m

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  1. Application received15 December 2025
  2. Decision due17 February 2026
  3. Decision issued12 February 2026

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