Retention of house extension and changes to building elevations

Elaine Warnock of Killeen in Swinford, Co Mayo has submitted a retention application to the Mayo County Council. The request seeks permission for an extension that she has already built onto her dwelling and for changes to the building’s external elevations. Because the work is complete, the application is a regularisation rather than new construction.

Retention applications are used when homeowners have carried out work without prior approval; councils assess whether such work meets safety, environmental and design standards before granting regularisation.

The council received the application on 23 April 2026 under reference 2660326. A decision is expected by 17 June 2026, and the council issued a conditional approval on 4 June 2026. The decision code indicates that certain conditions will apply to the retained extension and elevation changes.

The applicant’s file lists the site address as Killeen, Swinford, Co Mayo, F12 N882. No further details about the scope of the work or the specific alterations have been disclosed in the public record at this time.

Residents wishing to see the full planning file can consult the Mayo County Council website for reference 2660326.

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