Planning conditional: 1. Construction of a housing development (Garryduff Park East) of 55 no. dwellings in two and three

Mayo County Council has granted conditional approval for a new housing development at Garryduff Park East in Castlebar. The planning application was lodged on 11 June 2025 by MGB Land Holdings Ltd and was decided on 2 July 2026, with the decision code “CONDITIONAL”. The proposal concerns site 1 Snugborough, Castlebar, and calls for the construction of 55 dwellings arranged in two‑ and three‑storey buildings.

The approval is subject to conditions that have not yet been disclosed. Once those conditions are clarified, MGB Land Holdings Ltd will need to satisfy them before any construction can commence. The development would add a significant number of homes to the Castlebar area, contributing to the town’s ongoing residential growth.

MGB Land Holdings Ltd has previously submitted other proposals for residential projects in Castlebar. A mixed‑use scheme of 38 units at Knockaphunta was recorded on the council’s public planning list, and the developer appears to be expanding its portfolio within County Mayo. The council’s planning register now lists both the Garryduff Park East application and the Knockaphunta project, indicating that the developer is actively pursuing multiple sites in the region.

Other recent planning decisions in Castlebar have also drawn attention. A 41‑unit housing development was refused by the council, while a separate 51‑home estate received approval. These outcomes illustrate the varied nature of planning approvals and refusals within the county.

For full details on the Garryduff Park East application, including the official decision notice and any future condition updates, readers can consult Mayo County Council’s Planning portal (reference 2560366).

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