MAGHERACLOGHER, DERRYBEG, LETTERKENNY PO
Retention permission for the change of use of a ground floor restaurant to a youth and family resource centre.
2660514 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 27 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660514
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 27 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the change of use of the ground floor of the HMD building in Derrybeg. The space will change from a restaurant to a youth and family resource centre, and includes external illuminated signage.
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Official record
Development description
(1) change of use of the ground floor of an existing building known as the hmd building from a restaurant to a youth and family resource centre and (2) external illuminated signage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Teach Ban, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg | Jan 2025 | €275,000 | 210 m |
| Magheraclogher, Gweedorenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €2,603,788 | 253 m |
| Ardnagappary, Derrybeg P O, Letterkenny | Mar 2025 | €274,500 | 319 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 March 2026
- Decision due21 May 2026
- Decision issued14 May 2026
- Grant issued17 June 2026
- Permission expiry16 June 2031
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