23-26 Lord Edward Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Retention of a storage shed and conversion of two houses to retail, with a new retail extension in Ballina.
2660001 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 16 December 2025
- Reference
- 2660001
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedFreshglade Ltd is applying for retention of a 61.61 sqm storage shed and the change of use of two terraced houses into retail and ancillary space. They also seek permission to build a 15.4 sqm retail extension, alter elevations, and upgrade parking.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 225 m²
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
We, simon beale + associates, are applying to mayo county council on behalf of freshglade ltd for retention permission for the following: (1) an existing single storey storage shed (61.61 m2) and (2) change of use of 2 no terraced dwellings (ground floor and first floor) into retail space and ancillary office/storage/staff areas (total area : 148.16 m2) and full planning permission for the following: (1) the construction of proposed extensions to existing retail unit of 15.4 m2 (2) minor changes to all elevations including alterations to existing signage, together with all ancillary site development works including the upgrade of existing car parking facilities at no. 23-26 lord edward street, ballina, co. Mayo.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for low to medium residential densities”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lord Edward St, Ballina, Co Mayo | Aug 2025 | €70,000 | 34 m |
| 15 Lord Edward Street, Ballina, County Mayo | Dec 2025 | €85,000 | 55 m |
| 1 Ferran Terrace, Ballina, Co Mayo | Mar 2025 | €86,000 | 67 m |
| 1 Tyrawley Terrace, Ballina, Co Mayo | Sept 2025 | €96,000 | 112 m |
| 47 Lord Edward St, Ballina, Co Mayo | Sept 2025 | €140,000 | 130 m |
| 7 Lord Edward St, Ballina, County Mayo | Oct 2025 | €80,000 | 145 m |
| 50 Lord Edward St, Ballina, Co Mayo | Apr 2026 | €90,000 | 146 m |
| 48 Tyrawley Terrace, Ballina, County Mayo | Jun 2025 | €75,000 | 146 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 received16 December 2025
- Further information requested17 February 2026
- Further information received23 April 2026
- Decision due20 May 2026
- Decision issued14 May 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted80 m away
RETAIN EXTENSION TO DWELLING HOUSE AND RETAIN DOMESTIC GARAGE/BOILER HOUSE
13 LORD EDWARD STREET , BALLINA , CO. MAYO
211335MayoLodged 17 Dec 2021Retention
- Granted170 m away
RETAIN EXTENSION TO DWELLINGHOUSE
NO. 29 FERRAN TERRACE , BALLINA
19383MayoLodged 24 May 2019Retention
- Awaiting decision170 m away
RETAIN EXTENSION TO DWELLING HOUSE
29 FERRAN TERRACE , BALLINA
19223MayoLodged 29 Mar 2019Retention
- Awaiting decision240 m away
Section 5 Declaration: Demolition of existing shed, construction of 4 no. two storey 3 bedroom semidetached…
Lord Edward Street , Ballina
2539MayoLodged 11 Feb 2025Housing estate
- Awaiting decision240 m away
(1) Demolition of existing shed (2) Construction of 4 no. two storey 3 bedroom semidetached houses and 1 no.…
Lord Edward Street , Ballina , Co Mayo
2560065MayoLodged 10 Feb 2025Housing estate
- Granted240 m away
The construction of a new single storey extension and alterations to the existing house,for the retention of…
Lord Edward Street , Ballina , Co Mayo
2460289MayoLodged 13 May 2024Extension
- Granted250 m away
CONSTRUCT NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE INTO THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE SITE AND FOR ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
LORD EDWARD STREET , BALLINA
16852MayoLodged 4 Nov 2016Alterations
- Granted250 m away
1.) Demolition of existing storage buildings, 2.) Construction of a new two-storey terrace block, providing…
Lord Edward Street , Ballina , Co Mayo
2560557MayoLodged 15 Aug 2025Housing estate
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