Holborn Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Proposed development
Development consisting of: 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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Decision due
- 14 May 2026
Timeline
Application received
22 Jan 2026
Council asked for further information
13 Mar 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
17 Apr 2026
Decision due
14 May 2026
Decision: refused
13 May 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
for removal of a portion of an existing boundary wall and construction of an access ramp and associated walls, railings, planting and all associated site works at the existing Hawkswell Theatre
To erect Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of existing dwelling house at No.14. Quay St., Sligo. This dwelling house is a protected structure recorded under – RPS No. 143 SE.
Change of use of part of ground floor retail unit to consultation rooms including alterations to interior ground floor layout. no. 9 castle street is a protected structure: record of protected structures no: 308se.
Change of use from office space Class 3 to medial clinic Class 8(a), with new non structural internal fit out works to accommodate medical consultations, diagnostic services and treatments, the erecting of a plague at ground floor level entrance, and all other associated site works on the fourth floor level
Permission for retention of change of use and alterations to elevations and plans of vacant commercial premises to use as 3 single storey dwelling units and all associated works at 1-3 Burton Street, Sligo.
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT TO CONSULTATION ROOMS INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO INTERIOR GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT.