BALLINROBE TOWN PARK (RATHKELLY), BALLINROBE, CO. MAYO
Construct a new athletics facility with a running track and field event areas in Ballinrobe.
18501 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 3 July 2018
- Reference
- 18501
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to construct a new athletics facility at Ballinrobe Town Park. The facility will comprise a 6-lane running track, a long jump area, and a javelin and shot putt throwing area.
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Official record
Development description
Construct a new athletics facility comprising of a 6 lane running track, a long jump area and a javelin and shot putt throwing area along with all associated services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide land for recreation and amenity purposes.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
Objective set by the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Bowers, Main St, Ballinrobe | Apr 2025 | €165,000 | 241 m |
| The Rectory, Main Street, Ballinrobe | Jul 2025 | €565,000 | 243 m |
| Apt 1 Bowerslane, Main St, Ballinrobe | Jun 2026 | €140,000 | 255 m |
| Bowgate Street, Ballinrobe, County Mayo | Feb 2026 | €140,000 | 266 m |
| Apt 1 Bowers View, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo | Oct 2025 | €145,000 | 283 m |
| Bowgate St, Ballinrobe, Mayo | Dec 2025 | €120,000 | 289 m |
| Bridge St, Ballinrobe, Mayo | Mar 2026 | €150,000 | 317 m |
| 4 Lakelawn, Ballinrobe, Mayo | May 2025 | €215,000 | 319 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 July 2018
- Decision due27 August 2018
- Decision issued24 August 2018
- Grant issued28 September 2018
- Permission expiry27 September 2023
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