Farm diversification with three guest cabins, camping area, and solar power on Inishturk

New application filed with Mayo County Council

Augustine and Suzanne O'Toole want to turn their Inishturk farm into an agri-tourism destination with three guest cabins, a communal recreational cabin, and a camping area. They're also installing solar panels with battery storage and a wastewater treatment system to make the development self-sufficient.

Full description from the council file

Planning permission for a farm diversification project consisting of: (a) the provision of a agri-tourism enterprise comprising three guest accommodation cabins, one recreational cabin for communal guest use (including toilet/shower facilities), and one ancillary utility cabin; (b) a serviced agri-camping area; (c) the installation of a ground-mounted solar array with battery storage to provide renewable energy for the development; and (d) a private wastewater treatment system and percolation area, along with all associated site works and native landscaping to integrate the development into the existing farm holding.

Details

Reference: 2660359
Applicant: Augustine and Suzanne O’Toole
Site address: Garranty, Inishturk, Co. Mayo
Status: New Application
Date received: May 07, 2026
Decision due: July 01, 2026
Authority: Mayo County Council

Source: Mayo County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660359 on the council portal →.
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