Seeking retention permission for dwelling house built under 1975 planning approval

Anthony Gallagher has applied to retain a dwelling house situated on Gortgarve in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. The property was originally constructed under a planning approval issued in 1975 (reference P75/162). In his application, Mr Gallagher seeks formal permission to keep the house as built and also covers all ancillary site works that were part of the original development.

The request was submitted to Mayo County Council on 20 April 2026. The council’s decision code for the application is listed as CONDITIONAL, with a decision deadline set for 14 June 2026. On 4 June 2026, the council issued its decision, confirming that the retention permission has been granted under the specified conditions.

The approval allows Mr Gallagher to maintain the dwelling in its existing form and ensures that any associated site works remain compliant with the original planning consent. No further development or alterations are permitted beyond what was originally approved unless additional permissions are sought.

For more details see the Mayo County Council planning file (Reference 2690).

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