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CANAL ROAD , LETTERKENNY , CO. DONEGAL

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Planning application 2661823

Donegal - Donegal County Council

Proposed Development

CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER CAR SALES GARAGE AND PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED RETAIL / SHOP UNITS APPROVED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 17/51336 AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL TO PROVIDE A CLINIC AND OFFICE SPACE FOR HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES WITH WORKS TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL FIRE ESCAPE STAIRWELLS AND MINOR AMENDMENTS TO PERMITTED GROUND FLOOR AREA TO INCLUDE ACCESS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED AND ANCILLARY SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    26 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
CANAL ROAD , LETTERKENNY , CO. DONEGAL
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Donegal County Council
Site Area
0.46 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
26 November 2026

Location

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