GrantedInfrastructureDecided 9 February 2024

Mayo University Hospital, Westport Road Knockaphunta Castlebar, Co. Mayo

A two-storey extension to Mayo University Hospital to expand the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Admissions Unit.

2360530 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 11 December 2023

Reference: 2360530
Authority: Mayo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 December 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a two-storey extension in the existing courtyard. It will expand the Emergency Department at ground floor level and create a new Acute Medical Admissions Unit at first floor level. The project also includes solar PV arrays on the roof and window replacements.

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Storeys: 2

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Development description

The development will consist of a new two storey extension with rooftop plantroom to the existing courtyard forming the expansion of the emergency department at ground floor and a new acute medical admissions unit at first floor. At ground floor level the existing emergency department will be refurbished as part of the works this will include a new dedicated paediatric area, refurbished resuscitation facilities and minor injuries facilities. The extension will provide additional patient cubicles, patient isolation facility, gynaecology treatment suite and associated staff and clinical support facilities. A single storey extension will also be formed in the courtyard providing support accommodation for the emergency department. At first floor level in the acute medical admissions unit, new patient cubicles will be provided with patient sit-down treatment area, triage and consultation rooms and staff support facilities. Accessible ensuite patient rooms will also be provided at this level. Upgrades to existing roof areas will be carried out to allow for the installation of new solar pv arrays. In addition, window replacement and architectural cladding will provide enhanced thermal fabric performance. The project will be undertaken in a multiphase approach and the provision of temporary and relocation of temporary prefabricated accommodation will be required to facilitate same. A single storey extension will be formed to provide a new ambulance entrance, with works carried out to the existing ambulance drop-off / set-down area providing increased emergency vehicle capacity. Expansion of the existing car park will be undertaken with installation of helipad safety barriers, ev charging points and bicycle parking. Site-wide signage will be erected to provide clear wayfinding and health and safety information for the campus and all other necessary ancillary site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Community Services FacilitiesCI

“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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
37 St. Patrick's Avenue, Castlebarprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€310,000	195 m
36 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo	May 2025	€220,000	208 m
35 St Patrick's Avenue, Castlebar, County Mayo	May 2025	€230,000	212 m
24 St Patricks Ave, Westport Rd, Castlebar	Sept 2025	€230,000	233 m
14 Sli Humbert, Castlebarprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€325,990	249 m
13 Sli Humbert, Castlebar, Co Mayoprice excludes VAT	Apr 2025	€324,376	249 m
245 Aglish Est, Westport Rd, Castlebar	Mar 2025	€260,000	310 m
38 Nephin Halls, Hopkins Rd, Castlebarnot full market price	May 2025	€50,000	323 m

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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 received11 December 2023
Decision due13 February 2024
Decision issued9 February 2024
Grant issued11 March 2024
Permission expiry10 March 2029

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