Extension of duration for new house with septic tank and access at Pollavaddy

Catherine Loftus has applied to extend the duration of a previously granted planning permission for work on her family land at Pollavaddy in Balla, Co Mayo. The extension would allow her to construct a new dwelling house and carry out all associated site development works, including the installation of a septic tank (PETU) and the creation of a new access road.

The application was lodged with Mayo County Council on 17 April 2026 and was due for decision by 11 June 2026. On that date the council issued a refusal under decision code REFUSED. The refusal means that, as it stands, Loftus will need to seek a fresh planning permission or revise her proposal before any construction can proceed.

The request is an “extension of duration” application – a mechanism used when a previous permission has expired and further time is required to complete the works. In this case, the council’s decision indicates that the extension was not granted.

The full description in the council file (reference 2010350) reads: “CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS TO INCLUDE A SEPTIC TANK/ PETU AND A NEW ACCESS ON FAMILY LANDS.” The decision reflects the council’s assessment of the proposal against local planning policies.

See Mayo County Council planning file 2010350 for full details.

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