Old house demolished, new house built on Abbey Street, Ballinrobe

Mayo County Council has granted a conditional decision on a planning application to demolish an existing dwelling and erect a new house on Abbey Street in Ballinrobe. The applicant, David Ailish Killeen, submitted the proposal on 7 May 2026; the council’s decision was issued on 22 June 2026, with a review deadline of 1 July 2026.

The application covers site works to prepare the ground for the new build and is registered under reference 2660354. The conditional approval means that the developer must comply with any conditions set by the council before work can commence or continue.

Earlier in the year, Killeen had sought an extension of duration for the same project – a request to prolong the period within which demolition and construction could be carried out. That application was refused on 29 April 2026, although the council did not publish specific reasons for the refusal.

The decision follows standard planning procedures in Ballinrobe, where residential redevelopment projects are subject to scrutiny of site suitability, impact on local streetscape and compliance with county development plans. The new dwelling will replace a single‑storey house that has stood on Abbey Street for many years.

Residents of Ballinrobe can view the full planning file through the Mayo County Council portal. For further details see the council’s official decision record (reference 2660354).

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