UNIT NO. 3, OLD PARIAN CHINA FACTORY, DUNMUCKRUM
Retention of a gym studio in a former china factory unit, with extra parking and signage.
2660552 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 2 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660552
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the retention of a change of use of Unit 3 at the Old Parian China Factory to a gymnasium studio. The application also includes the provision of additional parking facilities, the erection of signage on the front facade, and all associated site works.
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) retention of the change of use of unit no. 3 to a gymnasium studio, (2) provision of additional parking facilities, (3) erection of signage to the front facade as part of the gymnasium studio and (4) all associated site works and connection to all existing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portnason, Ballyshannon, Donegal | Feb 2025 | €175,000 | 208 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 April 2026
- Decision due6 August 2026
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