GrantedChange of useDecided 11 July 2017

1-7 Adelaide Street, Sligo

Phased conversion and amalgamation of residential and retail units into larger retail spaces with extensions in Sligo.

17193 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 23 May 2017

Reference: 17193
Authority: Sligo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 May 2017

Summary

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This phased development involves changing the use of several units from residential to retail, amalgamating multiple units into larger retail spaces, and constructing two-storey rear extensions. The works also include new shopfronts, front openings, and a new roof to the rear.

Change of useretailtown centreextension

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Development consisting of the following in a phased development: phase
Change of use from residential to retail at nos. 1 and 2 adelaide street, sligo. The following construction works also apply: forming of new openings to front elevation, new shop front, amalgamation of two units into one larger unit and provision of new two-storey extension to the rear elevation - total floor area 194 sq. M. Change of use from residential to retail at nos. 3 and 4 adelaide street, sligo and the amalgamation with no. 5 (existing retail use). The following construction works also apply: forming of new openings to front elevations, new shop front, amalgamation of units 3, 4 and 5 into one larger unit and provision of new two-storey extension to rear elevation of units 3 and 4 - total floor area 263 sq. M together with all associated site works at nos. 1
5 adelaide street, sligo. Phase
Amalgamation of units 6 and 7 adelaide street, sligo (existing retail use) into one larger retail unit. The following construction works also apply: forming of new opening to front elevations, new gable window to south elevation, new shop front and new roof to rear - total floor area 119 sq. M, together with all associated site works at nos. 6 and 7

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TC1 – town centre uses, type 1UC

“Objective: Protect the historic character and of Sligo’s old town core through conservation, regeneration and public realm improvements, and promote civic, retail and compatible uses that preserve the town core’s identity and attractiveness.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

What happened next

Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.

Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 16 November 2018.

Notified floor area: 190 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Lord Edward St, Sligo, Sligo	May 2025	€270,000	105 m
6 Upper John St, Sligo	May 2025	€184,000	119 m
28 Lord Edward St, Sligo, Sligo	Mar 2025	€163,000	138 m
Tansey House Clookqcool, Sligo	Jul 2025	€95,000	139 m
8 Knock Terrace, Wolfe Tone St, Sligo	Sept 2025	€280,000	150 m
Apt 23 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St	Jun 2026	€240,000	151 m
Apt 16 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St	Mar 2025	€230,000	151 m
Apt 20 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St	Apr 2025	€230,000	151 m

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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 received23 May 2017
Decision due17 July 2017
Decision issued11 July 2017
Grant issued11 August 2017
Permission expiry10 August 2022

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