Main Street, Balla, Castlebar
Change of use from commercial premises to offices in Balla.
2682 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 14 April 2026
- Reference
- 2682
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the change of use of an existing commercial premises to Class 2 offices, including all ancillary site works.
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
Change of use of existing commercial premises to class 2 offices and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier III Self-Sustaining towns, through consolidating development, and encouraging a mix of uses, including but not restricted to commercial, residential, industry, enterprise and employ”
National zoning type: Built up area
Objective set by the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Square, Ballaprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €299,560 | 45 m |
| Brownhall, Balla, Co Mayo | Jan 2026 | €130,000 | 46 m |
| The Square, Ballaprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €308,370 | 79 m |
| Apt 3, 16 Main Street, Balla | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 84 m |
| 4 Balla, Mayo, Co Mayo | May 2025 | €175,000 | 95 m |
| 4 Elm Gardens, Balla, Mayo | Jun 2026 | €282,000 | 138 m |
| 7 Main St, Balla, Mayonot full market price | Dec 2025 | €195,000 | 168 m |
| 1 Church View, Balla, County Mayo | May 2026 | €292,500 | 260 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 received14 April 2026
- Decision due8 June 2026
- Decision issued4 June 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSE WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS
MAIN STREET , BALLA , CASTLEBAR
19887MayoLodged 7 Nov 2019New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Permission is sought for alterations to the development previously granted under planning application…
Main Street and The Square , Balla , Co. Mayo
2560505MayoLodged 28 Jul 2025Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Change of use of existing ground floor commercial space to that of cafe and offices, change of use of…
Main Street & The Square , Balla , Co. Mayo
23678MayoLodged 18 Dec 2023Change of use
- Granted60 m away
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The Square , Balla , Co. Mayo
2360549MayoLodged 20 Dec 2023Housing estate
- Granted70 m away
The development will consist of the following: demolition of existing commercial buildings; formation of a…
The Square , Balla , Co. Mayo
2560936MayoLodged 16 Dec 2025Housing estate
- Granted80 m away
CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL PREMISES FROM OFFICE TO CAFE-DELI/RESTAURANT AND CONSTRUCTION OF…
MAIN STREET , BALLA , CO. MAYO
22960MayoLodged 1 Nov 2022Change of use
- Awaiting decision80 m away
CONSTRUCT EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF PROPERTY WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AND SERVICES
MAIN ST. , BALLA
19660MayoLodged 26 Aug 2019Extension
- Granted80 m away
RETAIN BOILER HOUSE, GARAGE AND CAR PARKING AREA TO REAR OF PROPERTY AND RETAIN NORTHERN AND WESTERN…
BALLA , CO. MAYO
19199MayoLodged 22 Mar 2019Retention
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