Cavendish Lane, Knockacroghery, Castlebar Co. Mayo
Part change of use of a retail unit in Castlebar to include an off-licence sales area.
2660272 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 8 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660272
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a part change of use of an existing retail unit on Cavendish Lane to include ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed alcohol display area will be approximately 10.64 square metres, and the project includes associated signage.
- Floor area
- 11 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
Part change of use from an existing retail unit to retail with ancillary off licence sales (area for display of alcohol circa. 10.64m2) and associated signage for the unit and all associated site works, all at cavendish lane, knockacroghery, castlebar, co. Mayo, f23 dh99
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To maintain and enhance the vitality, viability and environment of the town centre and provide for appropriate town centre uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Castlebar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1a Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Mayo | Jan 2026 | €2,200,000 | 55 m |
| Apt 2, Market Sq, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €142,500 | 101 m |
| Mountain View, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Nov 2025 | €420,000 | 129 m |
| 8 Mall Mews, Rock Sq, Castlebar | Jan 2026 | €245,000 | 207 m |
| 3 Mall Mews, Rock Sq, Castlebar | Dec 2025 | €249,500 | 207 m |
| 4 Teach An Mhuilinn, Ballyvary, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €339,208 | 209 m |
| 2 Teach An Mhuilinn, Ballyvary, Castlebarprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €307,489 | 209 m |
| Apt. 23 Nephin Halls, Castlebar, Mayo | Jun 2025 | €180,600 | 213 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 received8 April 2026
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