Bunowen, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Revisions to a previously approved extension and alteration of a cottage in Louisburgh, including demolition and reconstruction.
23247 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 5 May 2023
- Reference
- 23247
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 May 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 226 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks revisions to a previously approved development. It includes the demolition and reconstruction of the existing cottage structure and shed, alongside a new single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, and a new effluent treatment system.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
- Revisions to a previously approved application (ref. P22/579 granted 2nd october 2022) for extension and alteration of the existing single-storey dwelling including: demolition of the existing rear extension; construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling comprising living, bedroom and bathroom accommodation; internal alterations and renovations to the existing dwelling. The proposed revisions comprise demolition and reconstruction of the existing cottage structure and shed as well as a new extension to the rear as previously approved (total floor area
- 226m2); minor revisions to the position of the proposed dwelling within the site whilst retaining footprint and appearance of original cottage; minor alterations to the approved internal layout of the proposed dwelling; replacement (as approved) of the existing septic tank with a new proprietary effluent treatment system discharging to an on-site polishing filter; associated site works and landscaping not impacting on the house, its setting or entry from the public road
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Crannogs, Bunowen, Louisburgh | Jun 2026 | €310,000 | 188 m |
| 1 The Heathers, Louisburgh, County Mayo | Dec 2025 | €355,000 | 264 m |
| 19 The Turlings, Louisburgh, Mayo | Jun 2026 | €400,000 | 286 m |
| 3 The Turlings, Louisburgh, Mayo | Jan 2025 | €430,000 | 374 m |
| 1 Cluain Craobh, Bunowen, Louisburgh | Jul 2025 | €290,000 | 413 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 May 2023
- Further information requested28 June 2023
- Further information received6 July 2023
- Decision due2 August 2023
- Decision issued1 August 2023
- Grant issued1 September 2023
- Permission expiry31 August 2028
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