Mayo University Hospital, Westport Rd., Curragh Castlebar
Retention of a modular office building, entrance canopy, and gas storage compound at Mayo University Hospital.
2360331 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 17 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360331
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 17 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a 252 square metre modular office building and a new canopy roof over the original 1940s main entrance. The application also covers a new gas storage compound, external steps, parking, and drainage works.
- Floor area
- 252 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
A new modular office building (252 sq metres). A new canopy roof over the entrance to the original main entrance (1940s building). A new gas storage compound, external steps and parking. Works included drainage works to connect to the existing site services and all anicllary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide land for social, health, public administration and educational services and facilities.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 St. Patrick's Avenue, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 144 m |
| 36 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €220,000 | 160 m |
| 35 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €230,000 | 166 m |
| 38 Nephin Halls, Hopkins Rd, Castlebarnot full market price | May 2025 | €50,000 | 209 m |
| Apt. 23 Nephin Halls, Castlebar, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €180,600 | 209 m |
| 24 St Patricks Ave, Westport Rd, Castlebar | Sept 2025 | €230,000 | 234 m |
| Mountain View, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Nov 2025 | €420,000 | 254 m |
| Apt 2, Market Sq, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €142,500 | 333 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 received17 August 2023
- Decision due11 October 2023
- Decision issued10 October 2023
- Grant issued10 November 2023
- Permission expiry9 November 2028
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