Ballyholan, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Retention of a reconstructed cottage, septic tank, and entrance, plus construction of a new garage.
2560356 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 6 June 2025
- Reference
- 2560356
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 6 June 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 40 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a 150 sqm reconstructed cottage built on the footprint of the original cottage, along with an existing septic tank and vehicular entrance. The application also includes plans to construct a new domestic garage.
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
- The development will consist of
- The retention of 150 sqm reconstructed cottage constructed on footprint of original cottage
- The retention of existing septic tank with percolation area
- Retention of existing vehicular entrance to property
- Construction of domestic garage
- Completion of all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve rural character and provide for agricultural development”
National zoning type: Agriculture
Objective set by the Ballina Local Area Plan (2024–2030). 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 planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received6 June 2025
- Further information requested30 July 2025
- Further information received16 September 2025
- Decision due13 October 2025
- Decision issued13 October 2025
- Grant issued13 November 2025
- Permission expiry12 November 2030
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