MAIN STREET, LIFFORD, CO. DONEGAL
Change of use of a former amusement arcade to an adult education facility with extensions.
2660901 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 19 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660901
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes converting a former commercial amusement arcade into an adult education facility. The project includes elevational changes, a first-floor extension for classrooms and a counselling room, a rear extension, and an outdoor amenity area with bicycle and bin storage.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing commercial premises (former amusement arcade) to adult education facility including (1) elevational changes, (2) construction of (a) extension to first floor to consist of 2 no. Classrooms and 1 no. Counselling room and (b) extension to rear consisting of 2 no. Classrooms and (3) bin storage yard to rear including bicycle shelter, outdoor amenity area and all associated site works
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Lifford, County Donegal | Apr 2025 | €90,000 | 37 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co. Donegal | Jan 2026 | €85,000 | 91 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Donegal | May 2026 | €150,000 | 106 m |
| 14 Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, County Donegal | Oct 2025 | €78,000 | 108 m |
| Chapel Rd, Convoy, Lifford Po | Aug 2025 | €162,000 | 173 m |
| Townparks, Convoy, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €180,000 | 173 m |
| 529 Bonemaine Cottages, Bridgend, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €122,000 | 173 m |
| Augh Avoy, Ballybofey, Lifford Po | Sept 2025 | €50,000 | 173 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 May 2026
- Further information requested9 July 2026
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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