MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, CASTLEBAR
Demolition of a derelict house to build a two-storey over basement retail and office building in Castlebar.
22839 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 26 September 2022
- Reference
- 22839
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 September 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis proposal seeks to demolish an existing derelict house on Mountain View Road, Castlebar. In its place, a two-storey over basement building will be constructed, featuring retail units at basement and ground levels, and offices on the first floor.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 1,401 m²
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
Demolish an existing derelict dwelling house and construct a 2 storey over basement building, comprising 2 retail units at basement level (410m2), retail space (539m2) at ground floor level and offices (452m2) at first floor level inclusive of access and egress landscaping and 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 Castlebar 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. 23 Nephin Halls, Castlebar, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €180,600 | 57 m |
| 38 Nephin Halls, Hopkins Rd, Castlebarnot full market price | May 2025 | €50,000 | 57 m |
| Mountain View, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Nov 2025 | €420,000 | 119 m |
| Apt 2, Market Sq, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €142,500 | 161 m |
| Apt 1a Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Mayo | Jan 2026 | €2,200,000 | 189 m |
| 37 St. Patrick's Avenue, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 210 m |
| 36 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €220,000 | 220 m |
| 35 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €230,000 | 225 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 received26 September 2022
- Decision due20 November 2022
- Decision issued14 November 2022
- Appeal submitted7 December 2022
- Appeal decided3 January 2024
- Permission expiry2 January 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING DERELICT DWELLINGHOUSE AND CONSTRUCT A 3 STOREY OVER BASEMENT CARPARK BUILDING…
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18655MayoLodged 27 Aug 2018Commercial
- RefusedAt this site
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2560907MayoLodged 10 Dec 2025Apartments
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission for development of a mixed use (primarily housing) scheme at Stephen Garvey Way and Mountain View,…
Stephen Garvey Way and Mountain View , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
2660501MayoLodged 25 Jun 2026
- Granted30 m away
The development consists of permission to construct a dwelling house and connect to public services
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1969MayoLodged 7 Feb 2019New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Planning Permission to Construct a New Dwelling House and to Connect to public services
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2560231MayoLodged 16 Apr 2025New dwelling
- Granted70 m away
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18310MayoLodged 3 May 2018Commercial
- Granted70 m away
CHANGE OF USE FROM EXISTING OFFICE USE TO PROPOSED DROP IN CENTRE USE
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17862MayoLodged 31 Oct 2017Change of use
- Granted90 m away
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17135MayoLodged 2 Mar 2017Infrastructure
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