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received — mostly still in process
weekly volume · last 12 wks
0% granted
271 granted · 23 refused
permission
98 applications
Sligo planning authorities received 120 new planning applications in the last 90 days, with permission (98 cases) and retention (22 cases) being the most common types. While most of these new applications are still in process, there were 294 decisions finalized during this period, with 271 granted and 23 refused, representing a 92% grant rate.
Notable recent applications
Retention permission is sought for a series of completed works at a dwelling in Charlestown, including elevation changes, a detached domestic garage, a rear and side extension, and the conversion of the original garage into a residential space.
An application has been submitted to restore, extend, and refurbish an existing derelict dwelling house in Dromard, alongside installing a new wastewater treatment system and upgrading the vehicle entrance.
Planning permission is sought for the construction of three detached, single-storey plus dormer level houses in Ballincar, each featuring a storage shed and a new vehicular entrance.
The Health Services Executive has applied for permission to demolish an existing roof and rear extension at a property on Cairns Hill to construct a new single-storey front and rear extension.
Plans have been submitted to demolish a front single-storey structure and construct a two-storey rear and side extension to an existing dwelling house in Lavagh.
Auto-generated from live planning data. Figures are indicative and for information only — not legal advice. Always confirm details on the official planning register.
House design guide
What this council wants your home to look like
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Rural housing eligibility
Can you build a house in the countryside here?
Who qualifies — local need, family land, area-type rules — read from the development plan.
Prior to investing time, energy and money into your development it is essential that you undertake comprehensive research to ensure that you maximise the possibility of your planning application being successful. There are currently 31 Planning Authorities within the Republic of Ireland. Although the planning permission application and regulatory process is uniform throughout, individual Planning Authorities have varying objectives and visions of future developments within their local areas. Whether your development is residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial, the probability of your application being successful will be greatly enhanced if it is in keeping with the objectives of the County Sligo Planning Authority.
Planning Permission Ireland has every resource necessary to enable you to navigate your path through County Sligo’s planning process. From within our site, you can access guidelines, advice and detailed information specific to your proposed development and location. All frequently requested planning permission guidelines and information can be accessed via our Home Page drop-down menus. E.g. Planning Permission Ireland “Getting Started”, “Application Process”, ”Self Build” “Local Needs”, “Plans & Drawings” etc. In addition, you may utilise Planning Permission Ireland’s AI assisted Chatbot for more specific information with regard to County “Sligo Development Plan”, County “Sligo Local Area Plans”, “Building Regulations”, “National Planning Framework”, “Regional Spatial & Economic Strategies” etc.
To ensure that proposed planning and developments are in keeping with the economic, social and community needs of specific areas Planning Authorities adhere to a planning hierarchy as set out within Project Ireland 2040 and detailed below:
• National Planning Framework
• Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy
• County Sligo Development Plan
• County Sligo Local Area Plans
Sligo’s Planning Authority in deciding on a proposed planning application will be mindful of the overriding objectives of both the National Planning Framework as set out by the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage and the Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy as set out by Regional Authorities. The Planning Authority will then ensure that your application is in keeping with both the Sligo Development Plan in addition to the Local Area Plan specific to the town or village where you propose to construct your development. If your proposed development is located within a rural area of Sligo your application will most likely be subjected to a Local Needs Assessment by the Sligo Planning Authority.
For example, a planning application to development a 100 unit 5 storey apartment block would have a greater likelihood of being successful in Sligo Town than on the outskirts of Mullaghmore. Likewise a Planning Application to develop a one off residential bungalow would be more in keeping with the local area planning objectives of Ballynacarrow than that of Tubbercurry.
Having carried out research into your proposed development you may find that planning permission is not required as Sligo Planning Authority may consider your project to be an Exempted Development. Considerable planning permission exemptions are afforded to agricultural developments in addition to small-scale residential extensions, alterations and renovations.
Prior to commencement (see Commencement Notices for more details) of any works regardless of size, scale or nature of your proposed development it is prudent to seek clarity from Sligo Planning Authority with regard to planning permission requirements. Construction, alteration or renovation of lands or structures which require planning permission that has not been applied for and granted may be deemed to be an Unauthorised Development by the Sligo Planning Authority and could lead to avoidable protracted and costly Enforcement Proceedings.
In order to avoid the pitfalls of lodging a Planning Application that is unsuitable or not in keeping with the Sligo Development Plan or your specific location’s Local Area Plan it is essential that you determine that your proposed development is compatible with the Planning Authority’s objectives. If you feel that your proposed development may not be fully in keeping with Sligo’s Development Plan or Local Area Plan objectives it would be wise to schedule a Pre Planning Consultation / Meeting with your local authority. We encourage you to maximise the comprehensive resources which Planning Permission Ireland provides, as we assist you on your journey.
Sligo Development Plan
(Draft)
Download your local planning authority’s development plan here.
Volume 1
• Written Statement - Chapters 1-9
• Urban Development Principals
• Landscape Character
• National Heritage
• Built Heritage
• Residential Development
• Community & Social Infrastructure
• Economic Development
• Transport Infrastructure
• Water Infrastructure
• Energy & Telecommunications
• Flood Risk & Coastal Protection
• Development Management Standards
Local Area Plans
• Sligo Town
• Ballymote
• Enniscrone
• Tobercurry
• Ballysadare
• Collooney
• Coolaney
• Grange
• Easky
• Mullaghmore
• Rosses Point
• Villages
• Infrastructure Assessment
• Buildings of Note
• Local Transport Plan
• Housing Strategy
• Wine Street Car Park Masterplan
Environmental Reports
• SEA Environmental Report
• SEA Non-Technical Summary
• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment II
• Natura Impact Report