Planning granted for new Mountcharles apartments on Main Street

Planning permission has been granted to convert a semi-derelict property in Mountcharles into two self-contained apartments.

Listed applicants, James and Conor McCabe, submitted the application to Donegal County Council for the change of use of the existing two-storey townhouse on Main Street, Mountcharles, to two apartments, including connection to existing services and all associated site works.

Architects for the project, Declan McCabe, of McCabe Architects, wrote: “The works will include the conversion of the existing building into two self-contained residential units. The ground floor will be converted into a self-contained apartment with its own independent access from Main Street. The upper floor will be converted into a separate apartment, accessed via an existing entrance from the adjoining side street.

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“The external facades addressing both public streets will be carefully restored, using appropriate materials and traditional detailing in keeping with the character of the building and its setting.”

Donegal County Council granted permission for the proposals with nine conditions, including a condition that the apartments for which “the subject of this permission shall be used as permanent homes only and shall not be used for the purposes of holiday homes.”

A further condition was imposed that the applicant should pay a contribution of €2,699.62 in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority that is already provided or is intended to be provided by the Authority.