High Road, Dooagh, Achill
Renovation of a derelict cottage and addition of a greenhouse in Achill.
2429 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 13 February 2024
- Reference
- 2429
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 February 2024
Summary
AI-generatedA Section 5 Declaration is sought for the renovation of an existing derelict cottage, including roof repairs, lime rendering, and limecrete flooring. The works also propose a 15sqm greenhouse to the rear.
- Floor area
- 15 m²
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Official record
Development description
Section 5 declaration: renovation of existing derelict cottage, repair of roof and chimney, exterior/interior breathable lime render, repair of flooring using limecrete materials, 15sqm greenhouse to rear for horticultural use, steel framing to match steel clad roof, tidy up maintenance of garden space
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier IV Rural Settlements, through consolidating development, and encouraging an appropriate mix of uses commensurate with the character, capacity and connectivity of the rural village,”
National zoning type: Built up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dooagh, Achill, Mayo | Feb 2025 | €200,000 | 32 m |
| 4 Chongie Rd, Dooagh Achill, Mayo | Aug 2025 | €255,000 | 302 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 received13 February 2024
- Decision due11 March 2024
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