Planning application · Mayo County Council

Permission for development at this site for change of use of a shed yet to be built…

Sisters of Mercy Convent Ballina , McDermott Street , Ballina

2660650 · MayoLodged
Reference
2660650
Planning authority
Mayo County Council
Received
14 Aug 2026
Decision due
8 Oct 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
mixed_use
Site area
1.584 ha

Proposed development

Ballina Convent Regeneration CLG intends to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site for change of use of a shed yet to be built and of the main convent kitchen, as well as St. Anne's and rooms in St. Mary's. The development will consist of changes of use such as: 1. Letting a new shed, to be constructed, to a non-commercial dive club for storage of a small boat and diving gear 2. Letting of the kitchen, to be refurbished, in the convent as a commercial central production kitchen. 3. Letting of rooms in St. Mary's to community groups. 4. Letting of St. Anne's to Ballina Involve CLG, Ballina Men's Shed and other community based groups.

What happens next

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 8 Oct 2026.

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