Gold Rush Casino, Rush Street, Castlebar
Application for retention permission for development that shall include a) the retention of the inclusion of an area of adjoining commercial premises and change of use of that…
2660490 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 22 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660490
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 22 June 2026
Official record
Development description
Application for retention permission for development that shall include a) the retention of the inclusion of an area of adjoining commercial premises and change of use of that area to gaming/amusement arcade. B) the retention of change of use of first floor to gaming/amusement arcade from residential. C) retention of the inclusion of ancillary areas on ground floor that were excluded in previous planning application ref. P05/3274 at gold rush casino, rush street, castlebar, county mayo f23hy04 together with associated and ancillary site development works and the provision of ancillary services above and below ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Mccormack Estate, Castlebar, County Mayo | Mar 2025 | €60,000 | 79 m |
| 53 Mccormack St, Lower Charles St, Castlebar | Apr 2026 | €165,000 | 85 m |
| 57 Mccormack Est, Lower Charles St, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €160,000 | 86 m |
| 48 Mccormack Est, Lower Charles St, Castlebar | Mar 2026 | €105,000 | 102 m |
| 32 Mccormack Est, Charles St Lower, Castlebar | Feb 2026 | €200,000 | 127 m |
| Mchale Apt 1, Main Street, Castlebar | Jun 2026 | €225,000 | 135 m |
| Saint Olivers, New Antrim Street, Castlebar | May 2026 | €158,000 | 143 m |
| No 1 Santa Maria, Thomas Street, Castlebar | Oct 2025 | €168,000 | 151 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 received22 June 2026
- Decision due16 August 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
RETAIN AND COMPLETE EXTENSION TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED SITE SERVICES
RUSH STREET , CASTLEBAR
22529MayoLodged 28 Jun 2022Extension
- Granted30 m away
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING VACANT RETAIL UNIT TO BOOKMAKERS USE AND EXTEND EXISTING BOOKMAKERS OFFICE TO…
RUSH STREET , CASTLEBAR
16492MayoLodged 20 Jun 2016Change of use
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Construct a dwelling house and two apartment with associated site works and connections to services
Upper Charles Street , Castlebar
24228MayoLodged 12 Jun 2024New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Construct a dwelling house and two apartments with associated site works adn connections to services
Upper Charles Street , Castlebar
24315MayoLodged 30 Jul 2024Apartments
- Refused30 m away
Construct a dwelling house and two apartments with associated site works and connections to services
Upper Charles Street , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
23498MayoLodged 1 Sept 2023Apartments
- Granted40 m away
Planning Permission to demolish the existing dwelling house and rear sheds along Upper Charles Street and…
Upper Charles Street , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
2560537MayoLodged 11 Aug 2025Demolition
- Granted40 m away
Planning Permission to form 2 new apartments in existing dwelling house including a new two-storey rear…
Upper Charles Street , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
2560038MayoLodged 27 Jan 2025Apartments
- Granted40 m away
Planning Permission for a change of use of part of the ground floor, from Commercial use to a Community Hub…
Trophy Centre 86 Linenhall Street , Castlebar , Co. Mayo
2360258MayoLodged 3 Jul 2023Change of use
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