House alterations, garage, storage shed, and car repair workshop approved

Conditional approval granted on 30 April 2026

Brian Rosena Gallagher has been given the go-ahead to make changes to a house at Magherareagh, Castlefinn, including converting the roof into a gable design with attic space and windows. The application also covers a new detached garage with a home office, a storage shed, and a workshop for car repairs and maintenance work.

Full description from the council file

(1) ALTERATIONS TO THE DESIGN OF DWELLING HOUSE PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 04/9349 WHICH INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GABLE ENDED ROOF DESIGN WITH ATTIC CONVERSION AND GABLE WINDOWS, (2) DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE INCORPORATING HOME OFFICE SPACE, (3) DETACHED STORAGE SHED AND (4) DETACHED WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAR REPAIRS AND LIGHT MAINTENANCE WORKS WITH ANCILLARY STORAGE AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Details

Reference: 2660430
Applicant: BRIAN ROSENA GALLAGHER
Site address: MAGHERAREAGH, CASTLEFINN, LIFFORD PO, CO. DONEGAL
Status: Decision code: CONDITIONAL
Date received: March 16, 2026
Decision due: May 10, 2026
Date decided: April 30, 2026
Authority: Donegal County Council

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Source: Donegal County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660430 on the council portal →.
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