Adjacent to The Farmyard (a Protected Structure) and Camping and Caravan area at Westport Estate , Westport , Co. Mayo
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560863
Mayo - Mayo County Council
Proposed Development
Permission for retention of development adjacent to The Farmyard (a Protected Structure) and Camping and Caravan area at Westport Estate, Westport, Co. Mayo, comprising the construction of an Electricity Substation (with switch room) building, primarily subterranean with a natural stone finish to visible façade, and all associated and ancillary works including access / set down area, timber fencing, landscaping and screening.
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Application received
25 Nov 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
27 Jan 2026
Decision due
28 Jan 2026
Grant issued
27 Feb 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Adjacent to The Farmyard (a Protected Structure) and Camping and Caravan area at Westport Estate , Westport , Co. Mayo
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Site Area
- 0.014 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 25 November 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 27 January 2026
- Grant Date
- 27 February 2026
- Permission Expires
- 26 February 2031
Location
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