GLENCAR SCOTCH, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL
Demolition of a mica-damaged dormer bungalow in Letterkenny and construction of a replacement two-storey house.
2562238 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 16 December 2025
- Reference
- 2562238
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 December 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 186 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application is for the demolition of a detached dormer bungalow damaged by defective precast concrete blocks (mica). It will be replaced with a new detached two-storey house featuring some design alterations, connecting to existing site services.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
(1) demolition of existing, detached dormer bungalow house damaged due to defective (mica) precast concrete blocks and (2) construction of a replacement detached, two storey house with alterations from that of the existing house and the relevant associated replacement works to be connected to the existing site services
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 The Grange, Glencar, Letterkenny | Mar 2025 | €114,000 | 146 m |
| 11 Glendale Manor, Letterkenny, Donegal | Jan 2025 | €145,000 | 175 m |
| 31 The Grange, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny | Sept 2025 | €105,000 | 328 m |
| 50 Glendale Dr, Letterkenny, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €125,000 | 375 m |
| 13 Gleann Eadan, Killyclug, Letterkenny | Apr 2026 | €70,000 | 383 m |
| 18 Killylastin Heights, Killylastin, Letterkenny | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 399 m |
| 17 Killylastin Heights, Letterkenny, Donegal | Jun 2025 | €207,500 | 407 m |
| 20 The Grange, Glencar, Letterkenny | Feb 2025 | €160,000 | 428 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 December 2025
- Decision due18 February 2026
- Decision issued12 February 2026
- Grant issued18 March 2026
- Permission expiry17 March 2031
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2151073DonegalLodged 2 Jun 2021Extension
- Granted90 m away
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2660906DonegalLodged 20 May 2026New dwelling
- Awaiting decision90 m away
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2660869DonegalLodged 14 May 2026New dwelling
- Awaiting decision150 m away
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- Granted210 m away
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- Awaiting decision210 m away
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