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5 Old Market Street , (through to Pearse Road) , Sligo Co. Sligo.

Mar 02 2026

Application Received

Apr 23 2026

Decision

Apr 26 2026

Decision Due

May 26 2026

Granted

May 25 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 02 / 03 / 2026
Sligo County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

planning permission to change the use of the previous retail use (currently derelict), to a childcare facility. Development to include, conservation of the existing historic 2-storey building, construction of a rear 2-storey pitched-roof entrance hall\stairs extension with pedestrian access from Pearse Road, internal layout modifications, together with all associated site works and connection into existing services

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
260m	08/07/2026	N/A	2 Pearse Road , Sligo Town , Co Sligo	The partial demolition and construction of a rear extension. Including alterations to plans and elevations with proposed street signage, A change of use to allow for a commercial ground floor unit and a single apartment at first floor and all associated site works at	Details...
1.7km	29/06/2026	N/A	Units 6 and 7 , Finisklin Road , Sligo	1. The amalgamation of two existing industrial warehouse units (unit 6 – 308 m2, unit 7 - 347.18 m2) with an existing parking and service area into an enlarged single unit – 772.42 m2, and the associated demolition / removal of the existing party wall, internal stairs, partitions walls, office enclosure, toilet areas, ceiling and mezzanine floor areas (81.82 m2). 2. Change of use for the new enlarged unit from light industrial use to a builders’ merchant / trade counter depot with ancillary warehouse, showroom/display, office and staff facilities. 3. Proposed works to include all necessary site and associated development works, including construction of a new mezzanine floor of 187 m2 and internal stair access, minor modifications to the elevations to include a new customer entrance with associated signage behind the existing roller shutter doors, widening of the existing roller shutter door opening, external signage and associated lighting, and a new fire escape door.	Details...
1.4km	29/06/2026	N/A	Pearse Road , Slig , Sligo	permission for development at this site, Pearse Road, Sligo , Co. Sligo. The development will comprise amendments to the previously approved planning reference no. PL 25/60323. The proposed amendments include: a) The removal of rear access to house No.9 with new location for the bin & bike stores. b) The removal of rear access to houses No.75-78 with new locations for their bin & bike stores.	Details...
1.7km	28/06/2026	N/A	Glendaven , Larkhill Road , Sligo	: Remodel and extend ( 57.5sqm) the existing dwelling house (47sqm at first floor level / west elevation + 10.5sqm at ground floor /south elevation), changes to fenestration. Provide a domestic 40sqm garage, together with all associated ancillary works, service connections and associated site landscaping	Details...
450m	25/06/2026	N/A	Holborn Street , Sligo , Sligo	The demolition of an existing derelict two-storey structure fronting Holborn Street; the construction of an extension and associated works to the existing residential building at 7–8 Markievicz Road to provide two additional one-bedroom apartments, fully served by the existing access, stair core and lift; the provision of ancillary ground-floor bicycle storage, refuse storage and plant accommodation accessed from Holborn Street for the benefit of the existing and proposed residential units; the provision of a roof terrace and an external access ladder to facilitate safe access to the existing roof of 7–8 Markievicz Road for plant and water tank maintenance; and all associated site works, services, drainage and ancillary works.	Details...
980m	23/06/2026	N/A	Ardaghowen House , Ardaghowen Lane , Co. Sligo	Seeking permission for retention of a double garage and storage shed ancillary to existing residential property on lands adjacent to Ardaghowen House ( Which is a protected structure RPS 295-SE)	Details...
190m	22/06/2026	N/A	2 Connolly Street , Sligo , F91P20D	extension constructed to the rear of dwelling house with all associated works	Details...
110m	22/06/2026	N/A	23 Chapel Street , Sligo , F91AKW3	to retain exposed natural stone finish to front elevation	Details...
2.2km	19/06/2026	N/A	Hazelwood Road , Hazelwood Demesne , Co. Sligo	a residential development of 99 no. dwellings, a childcare facility and two GAA playing pitches and clubhouse facility. The proposed development will consist of the following: the demolition of the existing agricultural structures on site (276.8 sq.m); the construction of 99 no. residential dwellings consisting of 10 no. one bedroom duplex units, 20 no. two bedroom house units, 50 no. three bedroom house units, 7 no. four bedroom house units, and 12 no. five bedroom house units; the provision of 168 no. car parking spaces and 50 no. bicycle spaces for the residential units; the construction of a standalone childcare facility (455 sq.m) with 12 no. designated staff parking spaces and 6 no. drop off spaces; the provision of 3,072 sq.m of public open space and 61 sq.m of communal open space; two GAA playing pitches on an area of 1.895 ha to the west and south-west of the residential development; a two storey Clubhouse (522 sq.m) with a car parking area providing for 2 no. bus spaces, 30 no. car parking spaces and 6 no. accessible spaces, associated with the GAA Pitches; the provision of a new entrance onto the R286 Hazelwood Road for vehicular, pedestrian and cycling access; the provision of a new pedestrian footpath and cycle lane (88m) along the R286 Hazelwood Road and a pedestrian crossing; and all associated and ancillary infrastructure (including surface water and foul water drainage and water supply), bin storage, internal streets, public lighting, landscaping, boundary treatments and development works, all on a site of 8.2 ha to the south of the Hazelwood Road (R286)	Details...
100m	17/06/2026	N/A	Units 1 & 2 , The Courtyard , Teeling Street	(a protected structure under the Sligo and environs development plan 2004-2010). The development will consist of change of use from existing 'Joseph Martin Bespoke Tailor' and 'Courtyard Café' to 'Fish and Bean' restaurant. Area of existing tailor's retail and workshop 126M2, over 2 storeys. Area of existing café 70M2, over 2 storeys. Total proposed area 196M2. The 2 buildings are adjoining with an overall height of 6.8M	Details...
1.9km	15/06/2026	N/A	Cairns Hill , Sligo , F91Y2V4	demolishing the existing roof, & existing extension to the rear of the property, constructing a single storey extension to the front & rear elevations, installing a new traditional cut roof with a twenty seven degree pitch, increase the vehicular entrance to 5.5m, plus ancillary site works	Details...
1.1km	12/06/2026	N/A	Sligo Physiospace , Ballast Quay , Sligo F91XYV9	The Painting of a decorative mural on the exterior front facade of the existing commercial business property.	Details...
690m	09/06/2026	N/A	9 St Edwards Terrace , Sligo , Co. Slig0	construction of extension to the rear of dwelling house at ground and first floor level with all associated works	Details...
1.7km	05/06/2026	N/A	Units 6 and 7 , Finisklin Road , Sligo County Sligo	Permission for development consisting of the amalgamation of two existing warehouse units into a single warehouse unit, including demolition/removal of existing mezzanine floors, internal stairs and partitions, including office enclosure, toilet facilities and ceiling, construction of a new mezzanine floor including internal stair, minor modifications to the elevation to include a new customer entrance with associated signage behind the existing roller shutter doors, widening the existing roller shutter door opening, external signage and associated lighting, a new fire escape door and all necessary enabling works.	Details...
1.4km	02/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	4 Farmhill Manor Farmhill Rd , Rathedmond , Sligo	conversion of attic to living accommodation and associated alterations to south, west and east elevations all to existing semi-detached dwelling	Details...
1.4km	02/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	15 Farmhill Manor Farmhill Rd , Rathedmond , Sligo	conversion of attic to living accommodation and associated alterations to north, south and east elevations all to existing semi-detached dwelling	Details...
1.7km	31/05/2026	N/A	Glendaven , Larkhill Road , Sligo	Remodel and extend ( 57.5sqm) the existing dwelling house (47sqm at first floor level / west elevation + 10.5sqm at ground floor /south elevation), changes to fenestration. Provide a domestic 40sqm garage, Provide a 70sqm independent living unit to rear garden, together with all associated ancillary works, service connections and associated site landscaping	Details...
1.9km	28/05/2026	N/A	Cairns Hill Sligo , Cairns Hill Sligo , Cairns Hill Sligo	The Health Services Executive Capital & Estates North West, intend to apply for full planning permission for a development at Cairns Hill Sligo. The development will consist of: demolishing the existing roof, & existing extension to the rear of the property, constructing a single storey extension to the front & rear elevations, installing a new traditional cut roof with a twenty seven degree pitch, plus ancillary site works.	Details...
1.2km	25/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Sligo Racecourse Cleaveragh Demesne Td , Cleaveragh Rd , Sligo Co. Sligo.	The dismantling and safe disposal off site of the existing Turnstiles and the construction of new Turnstiles with all associated site development works	Details...
460m	22/05/2026	N/A	Wine Street , Sligo , Sligo	I, CONAN BURKE, intend to apply for planning permission to (A) MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE, EXISTING COMMERCIAL FIRST FLOOR LEVEL TO RESIDENTIAL. (B) MAKE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING TO PERMIT ONE 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT ABOVE SHOP, REMOVAL OF INTERNAL STAIRWELL AND CLOSING UP OF FLOOR BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTAIL, OPENING UP REAR WALL OF SHOP TO ACCESS STOREROOM FROM COMMERCIAL UNIT & INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR SEPARATE RESIDENTAIL ACCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT AT THIS SITE: BURKES PHARMACY, WINE STREET, CO. SLIGO, F91 X718. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT WITH STOREROOM AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND ONE TWO-BED APARTMENT AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. THIS BUILDING IS A PROTECTED STRUCTURE - RPS 303SE. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.	Details...

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