ST. ORAN'S NATIONAL SCHOOL, COCKHILL ROAD, BUNCRANA LIFFORD PO
Retention of a pre-school facility within a community centre in Buncrana.
2660947 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 25 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660947
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 25 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a pre-school facility. The facility is located within the existing community centre building at St. Oran's National School.
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Official record
Development description
Pre-school facility, located within existing community centre building
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullyarvan, Buncrana, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €245,000 | 409 m |
| 71 Cockhill Park, Buncrana, Co Donegal | Feb 2025 | €210,000 | 433 m |
| 25 Gleann Aibhinn, Buncrana, Donegal | Aug 2025 | €165,000 | 482 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 May 2026
- Decision due19 July 2026
- Decision issued9 July 2026
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