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Planning permission in Swinford

Planning permission in Swinford is decided by Mayo County Council. Search Swinford planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Swinford over the last 5 years.

Granted in Swinford

21 granted, 2 refused in the last 5 years. That is 1 point below the Mayo average.

Applications
39

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
23

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
39%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Swinford

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Mayo County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
1) Retention Permission for the Change of Use of Tyre store /garage and associated parking area to a Drive Through Coffee Shop Service 2)...
Kilbride Td Dublin Road, Swinford, Co. Mayo, reference 2660399
14 Jul 2026
Granted
Retention of alterations and additions to the dwelling from that previously granted permission (planning permission reference p2460080 refers)...
Brookville Avenue, Swinford, Co. Mayo, reference 2660185
21 Apr 2026
Granted
The development consists of the retention of the garage (54.5m2), conservatory (16m2) and open porch (5.3m2) as constructed, an upgrade of the...
Deerpark, Kilbride, Swinford, reference 2660128
7 Apr 2026
Refused
The development will consist of, modifications to previously approved planning permission Reg Ref: P25/60421 to include an increase to the height...
Inchnagoill, Kilkelly Road, Swinford Co Mayo, reference 2660109
31 Mar 2026
Granted
A single story extension to the rear of the existing property and for the demolition of the existing single story garage and garden room and...
Inchnagoill, Kilkelly Road, Swinford Co Mayo, reference 2560421
15 Aug 2025
Granted
Retention of changes to the existing dwelling, namely front elevational changes and extension, roof height from that previously granted under...
Park Rd, Newpark, Swinford Co. Mayo, reference 2560329
10 Jul 2025
Granted
The development will consist of the replacement and upgrading of the external cladding to the entire building envelope and alterations to the main...
Ballina Road, Carrowbeg Swinford, Co.Mayo, reference 2560147
1 May 2025
Granted
Alterations & Extension to existing dwelling including all ancillary site works and site services including connection to public utilities
Park Road, Swinford, Co. Mayo, reference 2460612
22 Nov 2024

Swinford planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Swinford planning

Do I need planning permission in Swinford?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Swinford as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Mayo County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Swinford?

Mayo County Council is the planning authority for Swinford. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Swinford?

91 in 100 decided applications in Swinford were granted over the last 5 years, from 23 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.