Lower Barrack Street, The Docks, Belmullet Mayo
Conversion of two commercial units into two residential apartments in Belmullet.
2360525 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 7 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360525
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to convert two existing dock-level commercial units into residential apartments. Unit five will become a one-bedroom studio apartment, and unit six will become a two-bedroom apartment.
- Residential units
- 2
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Official record
Development description
The development shall consist of planning permission for a change of use; convert two (2) number existing commercial units, units five (5) and six (6) (both at dock level) into residential apartments, whereby unit five (5) will contain a one (1) bedroom studio apartment and unit six (6) will contain a two (2) bedroom apartment, to include all other ancillary site services and development works associated with this permission as contained within the planning application documents.
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 Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 Square, Belmullet, Co Mayo | Nov 2025 | €195,000 | 35 m |
| Broadheaven House, Barrack Street, Belmulletnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €2,264,317 | 46 m |
| 114 Barrack St, Belmullet, Docklands | Jun 2025 | €126,541 | 48 m |
| 105 Docklands, Belmullet, Balina | Jun 2025 | €106,561 | 48 m |
| 102 The Docklands, Belmullet, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €126,541 | 48 m |
| 103 Docklands, Belmullet, Co. Mayo | Jun 2025 | €146,522 | 48 m |
| 109 Docklands Apts, Belmullet, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €110,957 | 48 m |
| 112 Docklands, Barrack St, Belmullet | Jun 2025 | €126,541 | 48 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 received7 December 2023
- Further information requested7 February 2024
- Further information received16 July 2024
- Decision due12 August 2024
- Decision issued31 July 2024
- Appeal submitted16 August 2024
- Appeal decided12 June 2025
- Permission expiry11 June 2030
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL UNIT TO A RESTAURANT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
BARRACK STREET , BELMULLET , CO. MAYO
1745MayoLodged 27 Jan 2017Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
CHANGE OF USE RELATED TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL UNIT TO A CAFE INCLUIDNG THE PREPARATION AND SALE…
LOWER BARRACK STREET , BELMULLET
21954MayoLodged 6 Sept 2021Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING RETAIL COMMERCIAL UNIT TO A VETERINARY SURGERY AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
UNIT 3 THE DOCKS , BELMULLET
18549MayoLodged 19 Jul 2018Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
RETENTION OF A CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING RETAIL COMMERCIAL UNIT TO VETERINARY SURGERY AND ALL ASSOCIATED…
UNIT 3 , THE DOCKS , BELMULLET
18839MayoLodged 25 Oct 2018Retention
- Granted50 m away
Provide accommodation to existing attic area, including the construction of a dormer window at the rear of…
7A The Docks , Belmullet , Co. Mayo
2624MayoLodged 5 Feb 2026Extension
- Granted50 m away
Construct a single floor extension over the existing garage/shed at the rear of dwelling to provide home…
7a The Docks , Belmullet
24327MayoLodged 2 Aug 2024Extension
- Granted70 m away
DEMOLISH EXISTING 2 STOREY RETAIL UNIT AND VACANT RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT NEW 3 STOREY DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING…
CARTER SQUARE/THE DOCKS , BELMULLET
19103MayoLodged 14 Feb 2019Apartments
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The Docks , Belmullet , Co. Mayo
24168MayoLodged 9 May 2024Apartments
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