GrantedChange of useDecided 28 May 2025

Clarke's, Main Street Cong, Co. Mayo

Conversion of a former pub in Cong to residential use, including a new two-storey extension and partial demolition.

2560201 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 7 April 2025

Reference: 2560201
Authority: Mayo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 7 April 2025

Summary

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The project involves changing the use of part of the ground floor of a former public house to residential use. It includes the demolition of a single-storey rear section, refurbishment of the existing house, and construction of a new two-storey extension. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.

Change of usepub conversionextensiondemolitionnis

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

I, the applicant intend to apply for permission for development at this site at cong, cong north, county mayo. The development will consist of change of use of part of ground floor from use as a former public house to residential use and alterations, extension, refurbishment and part demolitions to an existing house, including a) demolition of existing single storey section to the rear b) alterations c) construction of a new two storey extension and all associated site development and external works. A natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Rural Settlements Consolidation Zoning RV

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Cong, Co.mayo	Feb 2025	€200,000	170 m
No 1 Ashford Pines, Congprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€605,500	384 m
Cregaree, Cong, Mayo	Sept 2025	€115,000	453 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received7 April 2025
Decision due1 June 2025
Decision issued28 May 2025
Grant issued30 June 2025
Permission expiry29 June 2030

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