MARSH HOUSE, NEWTOWN, CASTLEBAR
Change of use of a protected structure from office to educational use in Castlebar.
16447 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 7 June 2016
- Reference
- 16447
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 June 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for Marsh House, which is an existing protected structure. The proposal is to convert the building from office use to educational use with ancillary site works.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing protected structure from office to educational with ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To maintain and enhance the vitality, viability and environment of the town centre and provide for appropriate town centre uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Castlebar Local Area Plan (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brooklands, Castlebar, Mayo | Oct 2025 | €310,000 | 105 m |
| 2 Teach An Mhuilinn, Ballyvary, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €307,489 | 121 m |
| 4 Teach An Mhuilinn, Ballyvary, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €339,208 | 121 m |
| Apt 1a Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Mayo | Jan 2026 | €2,200,000 | 173 m |
| 16 Brooklands, Newtown, Castlebar | May 2026 | €295,000 | 175 m |
| Apt 2, Market Sq, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €142,500 | 184 m |
| Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo | Dec 2025 | €187,000 | 259 m |
| Mchale Apt 1, Main Street, Castlebar | Jun 2026 | €225,000 | 273 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 June 2016
- Decision due1 August 2016
- Decision issued19 July 2016
- Appeal submitted9 August 2016
- Appeal decided21 November 2016
- Permission expiry20 November 2021
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
CONTINUANCE OF THE CURRENT EDUCATION USE TOGETHER WITH AN INCREASE IN THE SCHOOL ENROLMENT. THE DEVELOPMENT…
MARSH HOUSE , NEWTOWN , CASTLEBAR
21554MayoLodged 27 May 2021Other
- Granted60 m away
RETENTION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING, FROM RESIDENTIAL TO…
UPPER CHAPEL STREET , CASTLEBAR , CO. MAYO
16204MayoLodged 22 Mar 2016Retention
- Granted60 m away
RETAIN CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST FLOOR OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS,…
NEWTOWN , GARRYDUFF , CASTLEBAR
1687MayoLodged 10 Feb 2016Retention
- Granted80 m away
RETENTION OF REAR ANNEX CONSTRUCTED AS STORAGE SPACE/FREEZER STORE FOR RESTAURANT
UPPER CHAPEL STREET , CASTLEBAR , CO. MAYO
20427MayoLodged 2 Jul 2020Retention
- Granted100 m away
CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING PREMISES FROM RETAIL TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF A…
UPPER CHAPEL STREET , CASTLEBAR , CO. MAYO
22171MayoLodged 8 Mar 2022Change of use
- Granted100 m away
CHANGE OF USE FROM AN OFFICE TO A CHILDCARE FACILITY. MINOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO PROVIDE 2 NO. TOILETS
NEWTOWN , CASTLEBAR
20338MayoLodged 29 May 2020Change of use
- Granted110 m away
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES ON FOOT OF P02/902981 TO CRECHE FACILITY
NEWTOWN , CASTLEBAR
16221MayoLodged 1 Apr 2016Change of use
- Granted110 m away
Construction of a sheltered canopy (c. 57 sqm) over 2 no. dedicated van parking spaces in the existing…
Hopkins Road , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
25410MayoLodged 26 Sept 2025Retention
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