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2560033

CONDITIONAL

Mayo - Mayo County Council

Proposed Development

The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Retain existing granny flat and storage as constructed, and all ancillary works on site at

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Jan 2025

  2. Further information requested

    18 Mar 2025

  3. Further information received

    14 May 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jun 2025

  5. Decision due

    10 Jun 2025

  6. Grant issued

    10 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
26a , Convent Hill Cresent , Ballina Co.Mayo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Mayo County Council
Site Area
0.023 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 January 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 June 2025
Grant Date
10 July 2025
Permission Expires
9 July 2030

Location

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