Two-bedroom extension and rear addition to house in Belass
Sharon and Peter Gannon have lodged a planning application with Mayo County Council to extend their house in Belass, Foxford. The proposal calls for a single‑storey rear extension measuring 26.1 m² that will be added behind the existing structure. In addition, the couple plan to create two new bedrooms on the first floor above the current single‑storey part of the house; these rooms would cover an area of 28.62 m².
The applicants also intend to carry out upgrade works so that the finishes throughout the extended and newly built areas match those already present in the property. The application, reference number 2688, was submitted on 16 April 2026. Mayo County Council has issued a conditional decision for the proposal, with the final decision due by 10 June 2026. The council recorded that it had made its decision on 4 June 2026.
The extension and bedroom addition would increase the overall living space of the house while maintaining the character of the existing building. The applicants have indicated that they will ensure any new work is in keeping with the surrounding architectural style and that all necessary structural assessments will be carried out before construction begins.
Local residents who are interested in the outcome of the application can view the council’s decision documents online, which detail the conditions attached to the approval. The planning file also includes a description of the proposed works and the dimensions of the new spaces.
The Gannons’ proposal is one of several residential development applications that have been submitted to Mayo County Council this year. While the council has not yet released a full statement on how this particular application fits into broader local planning policy, it has confirmed that the decision will be finalised in early June.
For more details see the Mayo County Council planning file (Reference 2688).
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