BURTONPORT, LETTERKENNY PO, CO. DONEGAL
Conversion of part of a former commercial building in Burtonport into office space and a two-bedroom apartment.
2650032 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 2 March 2026
- Reference
- 2650032
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert part of the former 'Old Cope Shop' commercial building. The proposed development will create office space and a single two-bedroom apartment, utilizing existing services and parking.
- Residential unit
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of part of former commercial building (the old cope shop) into office space and part into a two bedroom apartment, maintain all existing services with parking and all necessary site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandon, Burtonport, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €85,000 | 231 m |
| Tullyillion Burtonport, Donegal | Apr 2025 | €185,500 | 294 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 March 2026
- Further information requested16 April 2026
- Further information received24 April 2026
- Decision due21 May 2026
- Decision issued14 May 2026
- Grant issued17 June 2026
- Permission expiry16 June 2031
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