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Old Convent Accommodation Centre, Abbey View, Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo

Construction of 32 accommodation units for protected persons in Ballyhaunis.

2560765 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 31 October 2025

Reference: 2560765
Authority: Mayo County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 31 October 2025

Summary

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The project consists of 32 accommodation units for protected persons, split across two separate 16-unit residential blocks. The works will take place within the curtilage of a protected structure and include the temporary relocation of a creche, new landscaping, and parking.

Apartmentsasylum seekerprotected structureresidential

Residential units: 32

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of the construction of 32 accommodation units for protected persons in 2 separate 16 unit residential blocks. Additional works to the site include temporary relocation of the existing creche facility, new landscaping, play areas, proposed car parking spaces, boundary treatment and all associated site works and services within the curtilage of a protected structure niah 31213014 / rps 181 as identified in the mayo county development plan, record of protected structures 2022-2028.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing ResidentialRS

“To protect the amenity and character of existing residential areas.”

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Clare St, Ballyhaunis, Mayo	Jul 2025	€190,000	172 m
Abbey St, Ballyhaunis, Mayo	Mar 2025	€155,000	189 m
No 4 Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo	Apr 2025	€220,000	190 m
Bridge St, Ballyhaunis, Mayo	Aug 2025	€190,000	213 m
Island, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo	Feb 2025	€225,000	247 m
Drimbane, Ballyhaunis, Mayo	Feb 2025	€143,000	247 m
Ballindrehid, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo	Jun 2025	€50,000	247 m
Carnmore, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo	Jul 2025	€100,000	247 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 received31 October 2025
Further information requested19 December 2025
Further information received24 June 2026

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