Belmullet

483 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Belmullet, from 17 m² to 54,085 m² (5.41 ha, 13.36 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 14 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 321 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 101 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P5Rural Transition (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community Services/Facilities (Community facilities)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Recreation & Amenity (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Strategic Residential Reserver Tier I (Strategic Residential Reserve)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, Mayo · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 31 Aug 2026N/a

  The development will consist of 43 no. dwelling houses. Consisting of 02 no. 2 bed semi-detached bungalows, 08 no. 3 bed detached bungalows, 13 no. 4 bed detached two-story dwellings, 14 no. 4 bed semi-detached two-story dwellings & 06 no. 3 bed terrace two-story dwellings. Also connected to public sewer/surface water & public water main. Including all other ancillary site work/services

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2660692

• 24 Jul 2026Conditional

  The development shall consist of planning permission for fenestration modifications to the front and side elevations of the existing dwelling; the demolition of existing rear annex elements comprising flat roof and lean-to roof structures; the erection of a rear extension to the existing dwelling; internal alterations and modifications to the layout of the existing dwelling; together with all associated ancillary site services and site development works.

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2660595

• 9 Jul 2026Conditional

  retention of 29 sqm rear extension to dwelling and 3.1 sqm front porch together with all ancillary site works

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 26154

• 27 Mar 2026N/a

  demolish existing vacant and derelict properties (formally known as Erris Tavern and Murphys Florists) and outbuildings at the rear yard. Construct 12 no. town houses (2 no. 1 bed room/9 no. 2 bedroom and 1 no. 3 bedroom) connection to existing services and associated site development works

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2667

• 5 Feb 2026Conditional

  provide accommodation to existing attic area, including the construction of a dormer window at the rear of property

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2624

• 16 Jan 2026Conditional

  subdivide site and construct a two storey 3 bedroom dwelling, connection to existing services and associated site development

  Permission, 1 home · Mayo County Council, 266

• 18 Nov 2025Conditional

  athruithe ar Thagairt Pleanála 23/502 a dhéanamh, le mhéadú ar airde chuid den fhoirgneamh chun freastal mar stiúideo teilifíse, fuinneoga nua, doirse nua, agus doras rollaí nua, chomh maith le hathruithe suímh gaolmhara san áireamh

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2560827

• 14 Nov 2025Conditional

  The development shall consist of permission for the demolition of part of the existing dwelling, modifications to the remaining structure, the erection of an extension (front + rear) to the existing dwelling house, and all associated ancillary site services and development works as described in the application documentation.

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2560815

• 6 Oct 2025N/a

  athruithe ar Thagairt Pleanála 23/502 a dhéanamh, le mhéadú ar airde chuid den fhoirgneamh chun freastal mar stiúideo teilifíse, fuinneoga nua, doirse nua, agus doras rollaí nua, chomh maith le hathruithe suímh gaolmhara san áireamh

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2560701

• 25 Sept 2025Refused

  subdivision of house nos. 1 & 7 into 2 no. 2 bedroom townhouses

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 25407

• 3 Sept 2025Refused

  demolish existing rear garden shed/garage and construct 2 no. single storey town houses, connection to existing services and associated site development works at the rear of the existing dwelling

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 25363

• 29 Aug 2025Conditional

  construction of a traditional thatched cottage visitor attraction centre and associated site developmnet works on the grounds of the hotel

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 25360

• 20 Aug 2025Conditional

  Construction of a warehouse and connecting canopy to the existing factory building and all ancillary works

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2560571

• 26 May 2025Conditional

  An fhoirgneamh tráchtála atá ann cheana féin a choinneáil mar a tógadh é, lena n-áirítear na hoibreacha suímh gaolmhara ar fad agus gach nasc le seirbhísí.

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 2560327

• 24 Feb 2025N/a

  Section 5 Declaration: 3 new coastal loop walks on the Northern End of the Mullet Peninsula,using minor roads, existing tracks, parts of the existing Erris Head Loop Walk and some areas of farmland/bog

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2557

• 20 Feb 2025Conditional

  Planning permission for the construction of a new extension and alterations to existing dwelling house, new domestic shed and to carry out all ancillary site works

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2560089

• 10 Jan 2025Conditional

  1. Demolish existing dwelling house 2. Construct new Dwelling House 3. All ancillary services associated with the development

  Permission, 1 home · Mayo County Council, 2560016

• 9 Dec 2024Conditional

  demolish existing building, retain and extend the remaining existing building, relocate two existing silos, erect a new silo together with all ancillary site works and services

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24513

• 29 Aug 2024Conditional

  The development shall consist of planning permission for; 1 – the demolition of an existing front facing porch including permission for fenestration modifications to the front + side elevations; 2 – the demolition of annex elements (structures containing flat + lean to roof elements) to the rear of the existing dwelling including permission for the erection of and extension located to the rear of the existing dwelling; 3 – internal layout modifications to the existing dwelling and to include all other ancillary site services and development works associated with this permission.

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2460541

• 28 Aug 2024Conditional

  demolish existing derelict/vacant 2 storey retail unit/dwelling and construct a 2 storey building with 2 no. 1 bed apartments at ground floor level and 1 no. 2 bed apartment at first floor. Connection to existing services and associated site development works

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24356

• 16 Aug 2024N/a

  Section 5 Declaration: refurbishments to existing 1st floor apartment to bring into compliance with building regs, change of use of vacant retail unit on ground floor to apartment usage

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24339

• 2 Aug 2024Conditional

  demolish existing store/shed to side boundary of existing dwelling and construct a single storey building containing 2 no. 1 bed apartments, connection to existing services and associated site development works

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24326

• 2 Aug 2024Conditional

  construct a single floor extension over the existing garage/shed at the rear of dwelling to provide home office, studio space

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24327

• 9 May 2024Conditional

  construct 2 no. 3 bed semi-detached residential units, connection to existing services and associated site development works

  Permission, 4 homes · Mayo County Council, 24167

• 9 May 2024Conditional

  construct a four storey apartment development, containing 6 no. 1 bed, 6 no. 2 bed and 2 no. 3 bed units, demolish front boundary wall, connection to existing services and associated site development works. This application is accompanied with an assessment under Article 6 of the EU Habitats Directive

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24168

The 25 most recent of 71 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Broadhaven Bay SAC 000472
• Special Area of Conservation: Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex SAC 000470
• Special Protection Area: Blacksod Bay/Broad Haven SPA 004037
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex 000470
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Broadhaven Bay 000472

Recorded monuments

• MA010-024 Standing stone
  Description

  In Belmullet town, located on the highest point of a low hill, overlooking Trawmore Bay to SW and the inner reaches of Broadhaven Bay to NE. This standing stone is not shown on the 1839 OS 6-inch map, but is indicated as 'Standing Stone' on the 1921 edition. According to local folklore, the original location of the stone marks the burial site of a local chieftain, who was killed in battle during a cattle raid against Munstermen. When inspected in 1995, the stone stood upright, incorporated into a modern NW−SE field boundary on the hill, and was surrounded by pastureland. It consisted of a large slab (H 1.7m above ground; Wth 1.12; T 0.29m) set upright in the ground, with the long axis aligned NE−SW. There were several buttressing stones surrounding it at its base. It was removed from this location during construction of a residential housing estate in 2005. The stone had already been displaced and was no longer standing upright. It was found lying on the ground close to what was thought to have been its original location. The prostrate stone (total L 3.55m) exhibited lichen and weathering on approximately half of its total length, indicating the part of the stone that originally stood above ground. According to local information, marks on the stone, about midway up its length, were scorch marks as a result of a fire which occurred at a factory located adjacent to the original location of the standing stone. As it was not possible to re-erect the stone at its original location, it was re-erected at a new location (MA010-024001-) c. 120m to WSW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 28 February 2019

• MA010-024001 Standing stone (present location)
  Description

  This standing stone was re-erected at this location in 2005. A description of the stone can be viewed under the record for its original location (MA010-024----), which is located 120m to ENE. It was moved to this location having been displaced during the construction of a housing development. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 28 February 2019

Architectural heritage

• Canal (section of), 1840–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Canal, begun 1845; completed 1851; extant 1897, with seaweed-covered battered embankments.

• Building misc, 1840–1897 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey medical officer's house, extant 1897, on an L-shaped plan with four-bay two-storey side (west) elevation. Reroofed. Replacement pitched artificial slate roof on an L-shaped plan with ridge tiles terminating in cement rendered chimney stacks having concrete capping supporting terracotta or yellow terracotta octagonal or tapered pots, and uPVC rainwater goods on box eaves. Rendered walls (ground floor) bellcast over rendered plinth; roughcast surface finish (first floor) with rendered strips to corners supporting rendered band to eaves. Square-headed central door opening with concrete step threshold, and rendered "bas-relief" surround framing replacement glazed timber panelled door. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills[?], and concealed dressings framing two-over-two timber sash windows having part exposed sash boxes. Interior including (ground floor): central entrance hall retaining carved timber surrounds to door openings framing timber panelled doors; and carved timber surrounds to door openings to remainder framing timber panelled doors with timber panelled shutters to window openings. Street fronted on a corner site with concrete footpath to front.

• Pier/jetty, 1825–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pier, built 1826, "perfect" 1830; extant 1838, on a cranked L-shaped plan with granite ashlar battered walls having part repointed cut-granite coping supporting cut-granite mooring posts. Set extending into Cuan an Fhóid Duibh [Blacksod Bay].

• House, 1922–1950 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, post-1922, on a symmetrical plan. Renovated. Replacement hipped artificial slate roof with ridge tiles, gritdashed roughcast chimney stacks on axis with ridge having corbelled stepped stringcourses below stepped capping supporting ribbed terracotta pots, and uPVC rainwater goods on eaves boards on box eaves. Gritdashed roughcast walls on rendered plinth with rendered strips to corners supporting rendered band to eaves. Segmental-headed central open internal porch with two replacement steps, and concealed dressings with hood moulding over on corbelled label stops framing glazed timber panelled double doors having overlight. Square-headed door opening into house with glazed timber panelled double doors having sidelights on panelled risers below overlight. Paired square-headed window openings to front (south) elevation with square-headed window openings to rear (north) elevation centred on segmental-headed window opening (half-landing), concrete sills, and concealed dressings framing replacement two-over-two timber sash windows to front (south) elevation with two-over-two timber sash windows to rear (north) elevation centred on one-over-one timber sash window having stained glass margins. Set back from street in landscaped grounds with rendered diagonal piers to perimeter having curvilinear domed capping supporting iron gate.

• McDonnells, house, 1822–1838 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, extant 1838[?]. Renovated, post-1942, with "shopfront" inserted to ground floor. Reroofed. Replacement pitched artificial slate roof with ridge tiles terminating in rendered chimney stack having stringcourse below capping supporting yellow terracotta tapered pots, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered eaves retaining cast-iron downpipe. Rendered wall (ground floor); gritdashed roughcast surface finish (first floor) with rendered strips to ends supporting rendered band to eaves. "Shopfront", post-1942, to ground floor. Square-headed window openings (first floor) with concrete sills[?], and concealed dressings framing one-over-one timber sash windows having part exposed sash boxes. Street fronted with concrete footpath to front.

• Belmullet Church (Kilcommon-Erris), church/chapel, 1840–1845 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay double-height single-cell Ecclesiastical Commissioners' Church of Ireland church, designed 1843; dated 1843, on a rectangular plan. Closed, 1968. Reroofed, 2002. Now disused. Replacement pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles, drag edged tooled cut-limestone coping to gables on "Cavetto"-detailed drag edged tooled cut-limestone beaded corbel kneelers including drag edged tooled cut-limestone coping to gable to entrance (west) front on "Cavetto"-detailed drag edged tooled cut-limestone beaded corbel kneelers with granite ashlar gabled bellcote to apex framing cast-bronze bell, and cast-iron rainwater goods on eaves boards on cut-limestone eaves retaining cast-iron downpipes. Tuck pointed granite ashlar walls on drag edged tooled limestone ashlar battered base with drag edged tooled cut-limestone flush quoins to corners. Lancet window openings with drag edged tooled cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having cast-iron lattice glazing bars. Lancet "Trinity Window" (east) with drag edged tooled cut-limestone block-and-start surround having chamfered reveals framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having cast-iron lattice glazing bars. Lancet window opening to entrance (west) front with drag edged tooled cut-limestone block-and-start surround having chamfered reveals framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fitting having cast-iron lattice glazing bars. Full-height interior with flagged floor, stacked cruciform-detailed timber pews, and exposed strutted King post timber roof construction with wind braced rafters on timber wall plate. Set in unkempt landscaped grounds with granite ashlar piers to perimeter having shallow pyramidal capping supporting replacement mild steel double gates.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Belmullet, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low. Parts of the land are made ground and water.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Belmullet.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Belmullet with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Mayo.

Name

Belmullet · Béal an Mhuirthead

Area

1,312,246 m² (131.22 ha, 324.26 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcommon (Belmullet Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Erris

Electoral division

Belmullet, the unit of the census

Census 2022

2,143 people lived in 809 households in the Belmullet electoral division. 67% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 10% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Atticonaun, Carn (Fowler), Corclogh, Tallagh

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Belmullet on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.