Retaining existing domestic shed at Thornhill, Lecanvey

Thomas O’Malley has lodged a retention application with Mayo County Council to keep an existing domestic shed on his property at Thornhill, Lecanvey in Westport. The structure, already standing on the site, measures 4.81 metres in height and is accompanied by ancillary site works that Mr O’Malley wishes to retain under formal council approval.

The application, filed under reference number 2660364, was received by the council on 11 May 2026. It carries a decision code of CONDITIONAL, indicating that any approval would be subject to certain conditions set by the planning authority. The council’s timetable shows that a final decision is due by 5 July 2026, and the application was formally decided on 25 June 2026.

A retention application such as this differs from new development proposals in that it seeks formal recognition of an existing structure rather than permission to construct something new. By submitting the request, Mr O’Malley is asking the council to confirm that the shed complies with local planning regulations and to grant a licence for its continued use on the premises.

The decision process will consider factors such as the shed’s height, its impact on neighbouring properties, compliance with building codes, and any relevant zoning restrictions. If approved, the shed would remain an integral part of Mr O’Malley’s property, allowing him to continue using it for storage or other domestic purposes without further regulatory hurdles.

The planning file is publicly available through the Mayo County Council website, where interested parties can review the full details of the application and any conditions that may accompany a conditional approval. The council’s decision will be published in the official gazette once finalised.

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