Rear extension to domestic dwelling already constructed

Grainne Granville of Faheens, Midfield, Swinford has sought formal approval from Mayo County Council to retain a rear extension that has already been built onto her domestic dwelling. The application, filed on 28 April 2026 under reference 2660335, is a retention request – the work was completed before the council’s review.

The council’s planning file lists the site address as Faheens, Midfield, Swinford (F12 PX07) and notes that the extension includes ancillary site works. The decision code recorded in the file is “CONDITIONAL,” indicating that any approval granted would be subject to specific conditions set by the council.

Mayo County Council’s planning schedule shows a decision was due on 22 June 2026, but the application was actually decided on 18 June 2026. While the exact wording of the decision is not reproduced in the available sources, the conditional status suggests that the council has granted approval provided certain conditions are met.

The retention application follows standard practice for homeowners who have carried out extensions without prior planning permission and now seek to regularise the work. By submitting a formal request, Granville aims to bring the extension into compliance with local planning regulations and avoid potential enforcement action.

Local residents in Swinford will be able to see the council’s decision once it is published on the Mayo County Council website or through the official planning portal. The outcome of this application may set a precedent for other homeowners in the area who have undertaken similar unapproved extensions.

For further details, refer to Mayo County Council planning file 2660335.

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