35 Abbey Street Ardnaree or Shanaghy, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Change of use from retail to recreational units, front elevation changes, and a rear extension in Ballina.
2660247 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 1 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660247
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to convert an existing retail unit at 35 Abbey Street into recreational units. The works will also include changes to the front elevation, a new single-storey rear extension, and general refurbishment of the building.
- Storey
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Official record
Development description
Full planning permission for the following: (1) change of use from existing retail to proposed recreational units,(2) changes to front elevation, (3) proposed rear single-story extension, (4) proposed refurbishment and renovation of existing building together with all associated site works at no. 35 abbey street, ardnaree or shanaghy, ballina, co. Mayo. F26hy61
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 Block 1, Chapel Court, Abbey Street | Mar 2025 | €80,000 | 119 m |
| Abbey Street, Ballina, County Mayo | Sept 2025 | €65,000 | 133 m |
| 6 Amana Estate, Ballina, Co Mayo | Mar 2025 | €200,000 | 154 m |
| 35 Manor Gardens, Ballina, Co Mayo | Feb 2026 | €136,000 | 171 m |
| 34 Manor Gardens, Church Rd, Ballina | Jul 2025 | €74,157 | 178 m |
| Sacre Coeur, Amana Estate, Ballina | May 2026 | €194,000 | 194 m |
| 27 Manor Gardens, Church Rd, Ballina | Jun 2025 | €275,000 | 198 m |
| 10 Church Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo | Oct 2025 | €105,000 | 212 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 received1 April 2026
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
Full planning permission for the following: (1) Change of use from existing retail to proposed recreational…
35 Abbey Street Ardnaree or Shanaghy , Ballina , Co. Mayo
2660264MayoLodged 7 Apr 2026
- Granted30 m away
DEMOLISH SINGLE STOREY ANNEX TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE. CONSTRUCT NEW TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND CARRY…
28 ABBEY STREET , BALLINA , CO. MAYO
22833MayoLodged 21 Sept 2022Extension
- Granted40 m away
CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR OF EXISTING UNOCCUPIED RETAIL/COMMERCIAL PREMISES TO USE AS A DAYCARE FACILITY…
ABBEY STREET , BALLINA , CO. MAYO
18616MayoLodged 10 Aug 2018Change of use
- Granted70 m away
RETAIN EXTENSION TO DWELLING HOUSE
ABBEY STREET , BALLINA
22778MayoLodged 12 Sept 2022Retention
- Granted90 m away
DEMOLISH SINGLE STOREY ANNEX TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, CONSTRUCT NEW TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND CARRY…
15 ARDNAREE , BALLINA , CO. MAYO
2047MayoLodged 31 Jan 2020Extension
- Granted150 m away
CONSTRUCT 2 INDUSTRIAL UNITS, TOGETHER WITH CONNECTION TO EXISTING PUBLIC SERVICES AND ANCILLARY SITE WORKS
ABBEYHALFQUARTER , ARDNAREE , BALLINA
17762MayoLodged 22 Sept 2017Industrial
- Granted150 m away
Retain conservatory to side of self contained living unit (previously granted under PD2031)
Cathedral Close , Cathedral Road , Ballina
25432MayoLodged 20 Oct 2025Retention
- Granted160 m away
Full planning permission for a proposed extension to an existing commercial unit, together with connection to…
Abbeyhalfquarter , Ardnaree , Ballina
2360446MayoLodged 25 Oct 2023Commercial
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