Planning application · Donegal County Council

Change of use of upper ground floor from former bakery to use as padel ball

THE FORMER BAKERY SITE, THE MALL, BALLYSHANNON DONEGAL PO

2660630 · DonegalLodged

0.26 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660630 to Donegal County Council: Change of use of upper ground floor from former bakery to use as padel ball courts with reception and toilet facilities, at The Former Bakery Site, the Mall, Ballyshannon Donegal PO.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested

Key facts

Reference
2660630
Planning authority
Donegal County Council
Received
14 Apr 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Other
Dwellings
1
Floor area
146 m²
Site area
0.26 ha
Further information requested
5 Jun 2026

Proposed development

(1) CHANGE OF USE OF UPPER GROUND FLOOR FROM FORMER BAKERY TO USE AS PADEL BALL COURTS WITH RECEPTION AND TOILET FACILITIES, (2) CHANGE OF USE OF LOWER GROUND FLOOR / BASEMENT AREA FROM FORMER BAKERY TO USE AS MANAGERS / STAFF ACCOMMODATION, (3) DEMOLITION OF FRONT AND REAR EXTENSIONS, (4) CONSTRUCTION OF REAR EXTENSION TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PADEL BALL COURT AREA AND (5) ALL ASSOCIATED ELEVATIONAL CHANGES AND SITE WORKS INCLUDING THE FORMATION OF CAR PARKING AREA TO SERVE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information.

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