Plans submitted for extension to Central Bar in Letterkenny
The Central - Letterkenny's oldest pub having been established in 1808 - could expand into an adjoining premises, a former betting office, having lodged a planning application this week
There are plans for development works at The Central Bar – Letterkenny's oldest pub.
Planning permission has been sought for works to an adjoining property, which was previously used as a betting office.
Michael and Mark Blaney have lodged an application with Donegal County Council.
They are seeking permission for the renovation and refurbishment of the existing ground floor area of the existing building, formerly used as a commercial premises as a betting office.
The planning application provides for the demolition of a rear flat-roof area and works to the former betting office building fro for the erection of a new rear extension to the existing ground floor area of the same building.
There are plans to convert the entire ground floor area of the building, including the proposed new extension, into a new side extension of the existing Central Bar and Lounge to form new bar, lounge, kitchen and accessible toilet facilities.
An off licence area and an external smoking area are also included in the plans while connection to the main public sewer and all associated site works are provided for.
The local authority is expected to make a decision on the submission by April 16.