Former Summerhill College, Circular Road, Sligo
Proposed development
PERMISSION for development at the Former Summerhill College, Circular Road, Sligo, F91 YY30, bounded to the west by Ray McSharry Road. The property is a Protected Structure Ref. No. 29 SE and is adjacent to the curtilage of other Protected Structures Ref. Nos. 35 SE, 181 SE, 182 SE and 183 SE. The proposed development will consist of the following: (1) Change of use from a former educational institution incorporating teaching accommodation, residential dormitory accommodation and associated ancillary facilities to student accommodation, including associated communal, study, amenity and ancillary facilities. (2) Material alterations to the interior of the premises to facilitate the proposed change of use, including removal of modern internal partitions, ceilings and redundant services. (3) Formation of student bedroom accommodation, including ensuite and mezzanine accommodation, together with associated communal, study, social and ancillary spaces and associated services. (4) Installation of a new internal accessible lift together with associated localised works. (5) Repair, replacement and renewal of derelict and dilapidated roof structures and coverings, particularly in and around the former kitchen area. (6) External works including covered cycle parking, reorganisation of existing hard-surfaced areas for car parking, external amenity and smoking shelter areas, landscaping, services and associated site development works. (7) Repair and conservation of existing historic façades, roofs and other architectural features, where applicable.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Decision due
- 5 Jan 2027
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 5919.3 m²
Timeline
Application received
2 Nov 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Sun 6 Dec 2026
Decision due
5 Jan 2027
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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.
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.
Retention of side extension as constructed on site at 42 Ard Na Veigh, Sligo, Co. Sligo.
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT TO CONSULTATION ROOMS INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO INTERIOR GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT.