Drum, Knock, Co.Mayo
Change of use of a granny flat and gym to living accommodation in Knock.
2560257 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 30 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560257
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of an existing granny flat with an overhead gymnasium to living accommodation. The space will be used in conjunction with the main existing residence.
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 for the change of use of an existing granny flat with overhead gymnasium (granted under planning ref. P23/179) to living accommodation, to be used in conjunction with the existing residence (granted under planning ref. P05/2738), together with all associated site works at the above address.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier III Self-Sustaining towns, through consolidating development, and encouraging a mix of uses, including but not restricted to commercial, residential, industry, enterprise and employ”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ballyhaunis Road, Drum, Knock | Mar 2026 | €253,000 | 166 m |
| The Stone House, Ballyhaunis Road, Knock | Mar 2025 | €260,000 | 187 m |
| 7 Drumcrest, Knock, Mayo | May 2025 | €105,000 | 352 m |
| 10 Drumcrest, Knock, Mayo | May 2025 | €176,000 | 394 m |
| Wojtyla, Carrowmore, Knock | May 2025 | €87,500 | 480 m |
| Wojtyla, Carrowmore, Knock | Dec 2025 | €135,000 | 480 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 received30 April 2025
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
Retention of the established use of the premises as a Guest house as constructed and as set out on the…
Drum , Knock , Co. Mayo
2360472MayoLodged 10 Nov 2023Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Planning permission for the retention of a domestic storage shed, together with all associated site…
Drum , Knock , Co. Mayo
2660023MayoLodged 23 Dec 2025Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Retention of granny flat with over-head gymnasium facility to the rear of the existing dwelling house…
Drum , Knock , Co. Mayo
23179MayoLodged 3 Apr 2023Retention
- RefusedAt this site
Permission for development. The development will consist of the change of use of an existing granny flat with…
Drum , Knock , Co. Mayo
2560581MayoLodged 25 Aug 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission for the change of use of an existing granny flat with overhead gymnasium (granted under Planning…
Drum , Knock , Co.Mayo
2560441MayoLodged 2 Jul 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Section 5 Declaration: Changing the use of property to a guesthouse under Section 14 (h)
Drum , Knock
24276MayoLodged 18 Jul 2024Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Section 5 Declaration: property is proposed to be used to accommodate International Protection Applicants…
Drum , Knock
24109MayoLodged 16 Apr 2024Change of use
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Section 5 Declaration: Change of use from religious accommodation to residential use
Drum , Knock
23409MayoLodged 27 Jul 2023Change of use
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