An Coillin (Mayo Mental Health Services) Westport Road, Castlebar, Co.Mayo
Extension and partial conversion of a mental health facility in Castlebar to create a special apartment.
2360416 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 6 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360416
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at An Coillin involves a 132sqm single-storey extension and a 156.3sqm change of use of the south wing. This will provide a Single Special Mental Health Apartment for one person and staff, alongside a landscaped garden and adjusted parking.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 288 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
Permission is sought for development of an coillin, westport rd, knockaphunta, castlebar, f23h744 as follows: single storey extension to south and west (132sqm) and change of use (156.3sqm) of part south wing (total 288.3sqm) to provide single special mental health apartment (1 person and staff) including landscaped garden area, adjusted parking area, relocated traffic barrier to entrance road and associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2a Quinns Row, Westport Road, Castlebar | Apr 2025 | €334,802 | 126 m |
| 24 St Patricks Ave, Westport Rd, Castlebar | Sept 2025 | €230,000 | 348 m |
| 9 Sl� Humbert, Curragh, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €308,370 | 378 m |
| 15 Sl� Humbert, Curragh, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €325,991 | 386 m |
| 35 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €230,000 | 432 m |
| 36 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo | May 2025 | €220,000 | 434 m |
| 37 St. Patrick's Avenue, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €310,000 | 437 m |
| 13 Sli Humbert, Castlebar, Co Mayoprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €324,376 | 456 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 received6 October 2023
- Decision due30 November 2023
- Decision issued23 November 2023
- Grant issued24 December 2023
- Permission expiry23 December 2028
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