Markree Castle, Markree Demense, Collooney
Internal alterations and change of use of several rooms to create new bedroom suites and a kitchen at Markree Castle.
16189 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 11 May 2016
- Reference
- 16189
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 May 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works to the protected structure include converting lower ground floor store rooms into three bedroom suites and a laundry room. The upper ground floor kitchen will be converted into dining space, while existing bedrooms will become a new kitchen and washroom. Upper floors will see the creation of two bedroom suites and restoration of existing rooms.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed works to a protected structure consisting of: lower ground floor - change of use of existing store/service rooms to 3 no. Bedroom suites and laundry room and widening of opening from stairs to reception space. Upper ground floor - change of use of existing kitchen to part of dining rooms and chair store, change of use from bedroom suites 1-3 to new kitchen and washroom area, new openings from the sitting rooms to the bar and dining room and alterations to the existing gents toilets. Upper floors - creation of 2 no. Bedroom suites from existing suite 32 with new openings from suites to roof areas, repair and restoration of existing bedroom and bathroom suites, replacement of some existing modern external windows and doors with more appropriate design and all associated site works
Built & sold
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Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 17 August 2016.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden House, Markree Castle, Collooney | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 10 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 May 2016
- Decision due5 July 2016
- Decision issued30 June 2016
- Grant issued31 July 2016
- Permission expiry30 July 2021
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