THE SQUARE, CHARLESTOWN, CO. MAYO
Conversion of a bar to a coffee shop, partial demolition, and reconstruction of a new dwelling house.
211155 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 3 November 2021
- Reference
- 211155
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 November 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves alterations to 'Durkins Ideal Bar' to create a ground-floor coffee shop and a partial change of use of the first floor from residential to coffee shop. It also includes the demolition of the rear section of the property and its reconstruction to form part of a new dwelling house.
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
Alterations to property known as "durkins ideal bar" to coffee shop on ground floor and partial change of use of first floor area from residential to coffe shop. The demolition of rear section of property and reconstruction of same to form part of a new dwelling house with all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier III Self-Sustaining towns, through consolidating development, and encouraging a mix of uses, including but not restricted to commercial, residential, industry, enterprise and employ”
National zoning type: Built up area
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Riverwalk, Charlestown, Mayo | Mar 2026 | €190,000 | 161 m |
| 5 Riverwalk, Charlestown, Mayo | Oct 2025 | €175,000 | 166 m |
| Chapel Street, Charlestown, Co. Mayo | Nov 2025 | €45,000 | 173 m |
| Main St, Charlestown, Mayo | Dec 2025 | €101,000 | 178 m |
| Lavy Beg, Charlestown, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €75,000 | 197 m |
| Bunnacranna, Charlestown, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €210,000 | 197 m |
| Bunnacranna, Charlestown, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €100,000 | 197 m |
| Bushfield, Charlestown, Mayo | Oct 2025 | €260,000 | 197 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 received3 November 2021
- Further information requested16 December 2021
- Further information received19 May 2022
- Decision due10 October 2022
- Decision issued3 October 2022
- Grant issued3 November 2022
- Permission expiry2 November 2027
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