James Street, Westport
Installation of solar panels on the roof of a building in Westport.
22616 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 25 July 2022
- Reference
- 22616
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 July 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for an array of photovoltaic panels on two southwest and carparking facing pitched roof elevations. The development includes all ancillary site works and services.
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
Planning permission for an array of photovoltaic panels on two southwest/carparking facing pitch roof elevations, inclusive of all ancillary site works and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Apartment, James Street, Westport | Apr 2026 | €250,000 | 34 m |
| 3 Barrack Yard, James Street, Westport | Sept 2025 | €260,000 | 60 m |
| Kill, Clare Island, Westport | Apr 2025 | €120,000 | 109 m |
| 3 Gleann Na-ri, Carrowbeag, Westport | Mar 2025 | €291,000 | 109 m |
| St Helens, Rosbeg, Westport | Apr 2025 | €275,000 | 109 m |
| Mace, Aghagower, Westport | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 109 m |
| Rossduane, Kilmeena, Westport | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 109 m |
| Muraisc Na Bol, Westport, Mayo | Aug 2025 | €660,000 | 109 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 received25 July 2022
- Decision due18 September 2022
- Decision issued14 September 2022
- Grant issued15 October 2022
- Permission expiry14 October 2027
In the area
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17636MayoLodged 8 Aug 2017Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
CHANGE OF USE FROM AN OFFICE TO A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
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22688MayoLodged 15 Aug 2022Change of use
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CHANGE OF USE FROM A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT APPROVED UNDER P01/77 TO ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY SPACES ASSOCIATED…
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18767MayoLodged 8 Oct 2018Change of use
- Granted30 m away
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22626MayoLodged 28 Jul 2022Change of use
- Granted30 m away
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2416MayoLodged 24 Jan 2024Retention
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Section 5 declaration: change of use from bakery shop to a barber shop
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23587MayoLodged 2 Nov 2023Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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1764MayoLodged 10 Feb 2017Change of use
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