Formerly known as 'The Leaping Lizard', Bridge Street, Westport Co. Mayo
Change of use from commercial unit to private use and short-term rental and new shop front façade, together with all site services at premises formerly known as the ‘leaping…
2660497 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 25 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660497
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 June 2026
Official record
Development description
Change of use from commercial unit to private use and short-term rental and new shop front façade, together with all site services at premises formerly known as the ‘leaping lizard’, bridge street, westport, county mayo f28 f856.
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 Westport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge St, Westport, Mayo | Jul 2025 | €175,000 | 58 m |
| Treasure Trove, Bridge Street, Westport | Sept 2025 | €125,000 | 129 m |
| St Helens, Rosbeg, Westport | Apr 2025 | €275,000 | 150 m |
| Kill, Clare Island, Westport | Apr 2025 | €120,000 | 150 m |
| 3 Gleann Na-ri, Carrowbeag, Westport | Mar 2025 | €291,000 | 150 m |
| Mace, Aghagower, Westport | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 150 m |
| Rossduane, Kilmeena, Westport | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 150 m |
| Muraisc Na Bol, Westport, Mayo | Aug 2025 | €660,000 | 150 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 received25 June 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL UNIT TO PRIVATE USE AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL AND NEW SHOP FRONT FAÇADE, TOGETHER…
Formerly Known as 'The Leaping Lizard' , Bridge Street Westport , County Mayo
2660556MayoLodged 8 Jul 2026
- GrantedAt this site
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SHOP AND 1 NO. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT, RE- CONSTRUCTION OF SHOP WITH 2 NO. 2 BEDROOM…
BRIDGE STREET , WESTPORT , CO. MAYO
211030MayoLodged 29 Sept 2021Apartments
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
PERMISSION TO EXTEND EXISTING GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL/RETAIL UNIT WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL…
BRIDGE STREET , WESTPORT
16967MayoLodged 14 Dec 2016Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BOOKMAKERS/BETTING OFFICE TO TEA SHOP/CAFE (C.109SQM) AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS
BRIDGE STREET , WESTPORT , CO. MAYO
17378MayoLodged 17 May 2017Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Retain existing first floor apartment including recent internal modifications together with all ancillary…
Bridge Street , Westport , Co Mayo
19242MayoLodged 8 Apr 2019Retention
- Granted30 m away
For permission for the change of use of office/retail use to provide a day centre with ancillary retail use…
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2460491MayoLodged 7 Aug 2024Change of use
- Granted40 m away
RETAIN AND COMPLETE THE WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH P06/75 AS FOLLOWS, PROVISION OF 3 SHOP UNITS AND 8 RESIDENTIAL…
BRIDGE STREET , WESTPORT , CO. MAYO
17437MayoLodged 8 Jun 2017Retention
- Refused40 m away
INSTALLATION OF AN ATM MACHINE TO THE EXISTING SHOP FRONT TO THE SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION
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211017MayoLodged 23 Sept 2021Commercial
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