THE OCTAGON, WESTPORT
Retention of a new shopfront and doors, and installation of retractable awnings at The Octagon, Westport.
21719 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 5 July 2021
- Reference
- 21719
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for a new shopfront, two sliding/folding entrance doors, and associated signage. It also proposes the installation of a retractable awning to both entrances.
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
Retention of new shopfront, two sliding, folding entrance doors and associated signage. The installation of a retractable awning to both entrances, together with all ancillary site services
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 Westport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 9 The Kiln, James St, Westport | Feb 2025 | €195,000 | 90 m |
| Treasure Trove, Bridge Street, Westport | Sept 2025 | €125,000 | 104 m |
| Bridge St, Westport, Mayo | Jul 2025 | €175,000 | 122 m |
| Mill Street, Westport, Co Mayo | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 124 m |
| 3 Barrack Yard, James Street, Westport | Sept 2025 | €260,000 | 126 m |
| The Old Mill Apartment, James Street, Westport | Apr 2026 | €250,000 | 192 m |
| 3 Johns Row, Westport, Co Mayo | Mar 2026 | €410,000 | 199 m |
| High Street, Westport, Co. Mayo | Jan 2025 | €185,000 | 205 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 received5 July 2021
- Decision due29 August 2021
- Decision issued26 August 2021
- Grant issued29 September 2021
- Permission expiry28 September 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
MODIFY THE EXISTING SHOP FRONT WITH ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE, LIGHTING, PAINTING AND ALTERATIONS TO DOORS ALONG…
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18299MayoLodged 1 May 2018Alterations
- Granted40 m away
RETAIN FIRST FLOOR OFFICES, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES
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21895MayoLodged 19 Aug 2021Retention
- Refused50 m away
INSTALLATION OF AN ATM MACHINE TO THE EXISTING SHOP FRONT TO THE SOUTH ELEVATION
AN FILE , THE OCTAGON , WESTPORT
2032MayoLodged 27 Jan 2020Commercial
- Awaiting decision60 m away
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17486MayoLodged 23 Jun 2017Commercial
- Granted70 m away
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1835MayoLodged 25 Jan 2018Change of use
- Granted70 m away
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17148MayoLodged 3 Mar 2017Change of use
- Granted80 m away
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18669MayoLodged 3 Sept 2018Alterations
- Granted80 m away
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