RefusedChange of useDecided 20 October 2025

Drum, Knock, Co. Mayo

Change of use of a granny flat and gym to accommodation for international protection applicants in Knock.

2560581 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 25 August 2025

Reference: 2560581
Authority: Mayo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 25 August 2025

Summary

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The application seeks a change of use for an existing granny flat with an overhead gymnasium to residential accommodation. The facility is intended for international protection applicants and will be used in conjunction with the existing main residence.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development. The development will consist of the change of use of an existing granny flat with overhead gymnasium (granted under planning ref. P23/179) to residential accommodation for international protection applicants, to be used in conjunction with the existing residence (planning ref. P05/2738), together with all associated site development works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Self-Sustaining Consolidation Zoning RV

“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.

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
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

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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 received25 August 2025
Decision due19 October 2025
Decision issued20 October 2025

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