Green light for significant housing developments in Mayo

SIGNIFICANT housing developments in Mayo have been given permission to proceed by the council.

They include 52 homes in Claremorris, a 26-unit development in Swinford, 12 units in Belmullet and a scheme comprising of 11 houses in Castlebar.

In Swinford, developers Raymond Jordan and Martin Gleeson are planning to build a mix of residential unit types on a site at Park Road, close to the junction between Davitt Place and Riverside. Brabazon Woods is located immediately to the south of the site, which contains a walking loop and playground.

Sayvale 24 Ltd. have been given the go-ahead for a 52-unit project at Kilcolman (& Ballyhaunis) Road, Claremorris - a mix of houses and apartments.

In Castlebar, Mary Henry, John McGough and Peter McGough have had their plans for 11 dwellings at Knockaphunta, Westport Road, approved by Mayo County Council.

A number of areas of concern were raised with planners in submissions, including the density of the scheme, impact on traffic and residential amenity.

In Belmullet, the go-ahead has been given to demolish the derelict properties formerly known as the Erris Tavern and Murphy's Florists to allow for the construction of 12 townhouses. Developers KDP Properties Ltd. are behind the project, which is on Main Street (North), Belmullet.

Meanwhile, in Castlebar, a new application for 43 homes has been submitted to the council for planning permission at Moneen Road, Rinshinna.

Developers Sayvale 24 Ltd. propose to construct 43 residential units - 28 three-bedroom semi-detached houses, three 2-bedroom terraced houses, and 12 one-bedroom own-door access apartments.

The intended delivery mix is 12 apartments towards the Part V requirement, 16 affordable homes and 15 private-market homes principally directed to first-time buyers.