Friarsground, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo
Replacement of an existing childcare building with a new modular unit.
221011 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 15 November 2022
- Reference
- 221011
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant plans to replace an existing pre-school and childcare building with a new modular unit. The development will connect to existing services on the site.
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
Replacing existing pre-school/childcare building with modular unit together with connection to existing services. Previous planning permission p07/3242
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Abbey Vale, Ballyhaunis, Mayonot full market price | Dec 2025 | €225,000 | 164 m |
| Abbey St, Ballyhaunis, Mayo | Mar 2025 | €155,000 | 174 m |
| No 4 Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo | Apr 2025 | €220,000 | 174 m |
| Bridge St, Ballyhaunis, Mayo | Aug 2025 | €190,000 | 184 m |
| Drimbane, Ballyhaunis, Mayo | Feb 2025 | €143,000 | 200 m |
| Island, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo | Feb 2025 | €225,000 | 200 m |
| Ballindrehid, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo | Jun 2025 | €50,000 | 200 m |
| Carnmore, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo | Jul 2025 | €100,000 | 200 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 received15 November 2022
- Further information requested17 January 2023
- Application withdrawn5 October 2023
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
CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EXISTING PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE FACILITY WITH OUTDOOR PLAY AREA,…
FRIARSGROUND , BALLYHAUNIS , CO. MAYO
18620MayoLodged 10 Aug 2018Extension
- Granted170 m away
CONSTRUCT EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND GARAGE WITH OVERHEAD TERRACE, ALL AS PER DRAWING…
2 ABBEY STREET , BALLYHAUNIS
211214MayoLodged 18 Nov 2021Extension
- Granted180 m away
Planning Permission to erect mural paintings on existing west boundary fence of Old Scouts Den building all…
Scouts Den Abbey Street , Ballyhaunis , Co. Mayo.
2360202MayoLodged 2 Jun 2023Other
- Granted180 m away
RETAIN 3 NO. APARTMENTS OVER 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, RETAIN AND COMPLETE GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT AND DEMOLISH PART…
8 KNOX STREET , BALLYHAUNIS , CO MAYO
211371MayoLodged 22 Dec 2021Retention
- Granted200 m away
REMOVAL OF THE EXTERNAL BRANCH SIGNAGE, ATM & NIGHT SAFE AND ALL INTERNAL FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND FURNITURE…
ABBEY STREET , BALLYHAUNIS
17839MayoLodged 23 Oct 2017Alterations
- Awaiting decision200 m away
REMOVAL OF EXTERNAL BRANCH SIGNAGE, ATM AND NIGHT SAFE AND ALL INTERNAL FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND FURNITURE DUE…
ABBEY STREET , BALLYHAUNIS
17675MayoLodged 21 Aug 2017Alterations
- Refused210 m away
The proposed Change of Use from a Commercial Ground-Floor unit to one no. Ground Floor Apartment
McCabbe House Abbey Street , Ballyhaunis , Co. Mayo
2560883MayoLodged 4 Dec 2025Change of use
- Granted210 m away
Planning Permission for change of use of shop from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence…
Bridge St , Ballyhaunis , Co Mayo.
2560407MayoLodged 21 Jun 2025Change of use
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