New businesses

Westernyelp

witnessrenegade wrote:

Need to get rid of half the dross shops on Main street and entice some bigger retailers onto the street imo to make it busy again

Big retailers need big units. Council refused planning to a proposal recently as it was out of character for the street.

Xenji

witnessrenegade wrote: »

No idea, was the council not asking for crazy rates?

What is happening further up the street? I know their was objections by a neighbor who thought the would would damage a wall, has this passed this stage?

The permission was granted late in January with conditions.

Thou

Westernyelp wrote: »

Big retailers need big units. Council refused planning to a proposal recently as it was out of character for the street.

Looked like they granted planning to the large proposal at the burnt out building between Fahey's and old Tweed Centre, but ran into problems in the end around parking levies or something.

The one in the building where Podi is, was refused as it would have been out of character with rest of street, which upon review would look to have some merit in the reasoning.

In relation to the former pity council could not facilitate it, could be long time before such a development opportunity arises again.

Outside of that while it's easy to the point finger of blame at the council from here, there seems to be no real incentive or werewithal to see the town progress and see projects go ahead, if so its at a snails pace, same with the visual appearance of certain areas..

For example the fine town houses on Ellison St, could do with a lick of paint, does the council have the power to facilitate/encourage this or does improvements in the appearance of such buildings lie solely with the property owners?

Westernyelp

Development in the Podi Building was small. It went ahead and is now Dr. Pattens surgery. The one across the street designed by Taylor architects was much larger and was refused for being out of Character. I think there is some legislation around vacant properties. Which allows fines to be issued. But I'm not sure how much that is enforced.

witnessrenegade

Of the three big development applications for main street (Old Upper Crust, the two burned out buildings further up the street and the old Irwin's store) have any of them been approved/got the go ahead?

I would feel if any of them actually go ahead it could entice a few larger stores to setup on main street also which could liven it up a bit

Westernyelp

Great news on further development for Lough Lannagh today. In conjunction with Mayo GAA according to the Connaught.

(Can't post links from phone)

Westernyelp

witnessrenegade wrote:

Of the three big development applications for main street (Old Upper Crust, the two burned out buildings further up the street and the old Irwin's store) have any of them been approved/got the go ahead?

upper crust approved. Burnt out buildng development refused. Dunno what the Irwin's one was. Besides the doctor's surgery. Which has been completed.

PARlance

Westernyelp wrote: »

Great news on further development for Lough Lannagh today. In conjunction with Mayo GAA according to the Connaught.

(Can't post links from phone)

Great news until you realise there's a swimming pool without water, a climbing wall without a wall and a phase 2 without a phase 2.

The GAA will get their bit done, I wouldn't be too optimistic on the Council's side.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/08/23/4160809-plans-for-new-mayo-gaa-training-centre-at-lough-lannagh/

Thou

Westernyelp wrote: »

Development in the Podi Building was small. It went ahead and is now Dr. Pattens surgery. The one across the street designed by Taylor architects was much larger and was refused for being out of Character. I think there is some legislation around vacant properties. Which allows fines to be issued. But I'm not sure how much that is enforced.

You sure about that? If you look on council planning website there was a total demolition and replacement proposed for current podi building on the grounds it was unfit for extension and refurbishment. New design was refused for being unsympathetic to streetscape and old building still fit for purpose.

The larger development proposal which extends back to old Bolgers car park was given permission granted, but has stalled for some reason.

You'd wonder bout fines and legislation for vacant properties being implemented, but certainly seems to be a lack of incentive or vision when it comes to refurbishing and finding new uses for old buildings and structures in the town.

irishgeo

PARlance wrote: »

Great news until you realise there's a swimming pool without water, a climbing wall without a wall and a phase 2 without a phase 2.

The GAA will get their bit done, I wouldn't be too optimistic on the Council's side.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/08/23/4160809-plans-for-new-mayo-gaa-training-centre-at-lough-lannagh/

Pretty sure I seen a picture of the swimming pool full with water.

Westernyelp

Thou wrote:

You sure about that? If you look on council planning website there was a total demolition and replacement proposed for current podi building on the grounds it was unfit for extension and refurbishment. New design was refused for being unsympathetic to streetscape and old building still fit for purpose.

Thought that was the case but
I could be wrong. Building work went on at the podi site presumed that was the extent of it.

Westernyelp

It's the GAA cash that gives me hope. I know this has been a CB priority for a while. Infrastructure wise

seligehgit

irishgeo wrote: »

Pretty sure I seen a picture of the swimming pool full with water.

There was a picture up on Facebook.

Dudda

So when is that swimming pool opening? It's like they've stopped giving dates as they never make them and will just open it when it's ready.

Westernyelp

I see the Swift's have bought the building next door to Bridge St. Hopefully will do something with it.

Thou

Westernyelp wrote: »

I see the Swift's have bought the building next door to Bridge St. Hopefully will do something with it.

It could work well if they extended the pub, but would be better if that building could be knocked, would open up that lane, could be a good outdoor seating area and create a bit of atmosphere, can't understand especially during the summer months, why more places don't try this.

ureds

I believe Elverys plan changes for their shop near Argos in Castlebar and have it as a 'clearance sale'shop.

iluvfatfrogs

ureds wrote: »

I believe Elverys plan changes for their shop near Argos in Castlebar and have it as a 'clearance sale'shop.

It’s on daft for rent

PARlance

Westernyelp wrote: »

I see the Swift's have bought the building next door to Bridge St. Hopefully will do something with it.

Well they've plenty of money to invest in it. The Council sold it to them for €30,000. There's no zero missing there. The sale has made the front of The Connaught

Lukekul

PARlance wrote: »

Well they've plenty of money to invest in it. The Council sold it to them for €30,000. There's no zero missing there. The sale has made the front of The Connaught

Yeah, on one hand I'm annoyed that its was sold so cheap but on the other hand I'm delighted that something will be done with the unit on the main street. They did a fine job with building the pub.

statto25

Lukekul wrote: »

PARlance wrote: »

Well they've plenty of money to invest in it. The Council sold it to them for €30,000. There's no zero missing there. The sale has made the front of The Connaught

Yeah, on one hand I'm annoyed that its was sold so cheap but on the other hand I'm delighted that something will be done with the unit on the main street. They did a fine job with building the pub.

Is that unit a protected building?

Lukekul

I don't think so, no.

Xenji

statto25 wrote: »

Is that unit a protected building?

It is not protected, it was purchased to be demolished originally, there was a lot of difficulty with the owner before the Council at the time in agreeing to the sale.

Westernyelp

statto25 wrote:

Is that unit a protected building?

No. It probably wasn't worth much more than 30k imo. It's for knocking I'd say

statto25

I remember the idea was to knock it and create a larger alleyway/farmers market type area. I couldnt recall if the holdup was because it was protected or an issue with the owner

PARlance

Westernyelp wrote: »

No. It probably wasn't worth much more than 30k imo. It's for knocking I'd say

Any reason why the council didn't knock it so? While it may not be the "bargain of the century" as The Connaught headlined... 30k is extremely cheap. An awful waste of rate payers money with the Council having paid €130,000 for it originally.

I am glad it is in good ownership now btw, whatever they have planned should be good.

iluvfatfrogs

PARlance wrote: »

Any reason why the council didn't knock it so? While it may not be the "bargain of the century" as The Connaught headlined... 30k is extremely cheap. An awful waste of rate payers money with the Council having paid €130,000 for it originally.

I am glad it is in good ownership now btw, whatever they have planned should be good.

I'm just hoping it gets the nod for Door No.4 in the Prestigious Door Awards.

PARlance

iluvfatfrogs wrote: »

I'm just hoping it gets the nod for Door No.4 in the Prestigious Door Awards.

Some craic... hopefully a truck will get stuck on Castle Street to top off the week.

Westernyelp

PARlance wrote:

An awful waste of rate payers money with the Council having paid €130,000 for it originally.

This is where the screw up happened I reckon.

Westernyelp

Think the EBS are opening in the old Halifax/Bank of Scotland building on Main street, Castlebar, some activity in Downtown records unit also.