Retention of house extension and changes to building elevations

Elaine Warnock of Killeen, Swinford, has applied to the Mayo County Council for permission to retain an extension that she has already added to her house and to make changes to the building’s external elevations. The application is a retention request, meaning the work was carried out before the council’s approval and Mrs Warnock now seeks to regularise it.

The planning file (reference 2660326) lists the works as “Retention of extension to existing dwelling house and amendments to elevations.” It was received by the council on 23 April 2026. The decision is scheduled for 17 June 2026, but a conditional approval was issued on 4 June 2026.

The application covers the property at Killeen, Swinford, Co Mayo (F12 N882). While the council has not yet confirmed full compliance with all planning conditions, the conditional decision indicates that the extension and elevation changes are likely to be accepted pending any further requirements.

This local planning matter is part of routine work undertaken by residents in the area. No additional costs or design features have been disclosed, and no public consultation has taken place beyond the standard council process.

For more information see the Mayo County Council decision at https://localnews.ie/planning/mayo/2660326/.

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