DUNFANAGHY, LETTERKENNY PO, CO. DONEGAL
Conversion of stables to a taproom and construction of a microbrewery in Dunfanaghy.
2660302 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 2 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660302
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of changing the use of existing stables into a taproom with front and rear extensions. It also includes the demolition of agricultural buildings to build a replacement microbrewery and install a treatment system.
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) change of use of existing stables to a taproom, (2) erection of an extension to the front and rear of existing stable building, (3) demolition of agricultural buildings and construction of a replacement building to be used as a micro brewery, (4) installation of a primary treatment system with connection to public sewer and (5) all additional site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pound Street, Dunfanaghyprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €240,000 | 105 m |
| Pound St, Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny | Apr 2025 | €155,000 | 108 m |
| 7 Pound Street, Dunfanaghyprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €285,000 | 108 m |
| 2 Pound Street, Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny | Dec 2025 | €145,000 | 108 m |
| No.9 Pound Street, Dunfanaghyprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €251,101 | 111 m |
| No. 2 Pound Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal | Oct 2025 | €225,000 | 114 m |
| 3 Portdale, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegalnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €69,000 | 118 m |
| 2 Portdale, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegalnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €47,904 | 129 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 March 2026
- Further information requested24 April 2026
- Further information received9 June 2026
- Decision due6 July 2026
- Decision issued2 July 2026
In the area
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2460185DonegalLodged 21 Feb 2024Extension
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- Granted100 m away
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- Granted100 m away
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