The Lifestart Building, Pearse Road, Sligo
Retention of single-storey extensions and alterations to the Lifestart Building in Sligo.
18332 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 15 August 2018
- Reference
- 18332
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for two single-storey extensions to the rear and west of the building, totalling approximately 14.8 square metres. It also seeks retention of the as-built elevations and internal layouts, alongside proposed alterations to the south, east, and west elevations.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 15 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
For development consisting of the a) the retention of single storey extensions to the rear circa 12.2 m2 and to the west circa 2.6m2, b) retention of as built elevations and internal layouts c) proposed alterations tothe south, east and west elevations and all associated site development works and services provision
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Consolidate the existing fabric of central areas outside the town core (TC1 Zone) by densification of appropriate commercial and residential developments, ensuring a mix of commercial, recreational, civic, cultural, leisure, residential uses a”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Market Street, Sligo | Sept 2025 | €137,000 | 73 m |
| 8 Chapel St, Sligo | Mar 2025 | €315,000 | 78 m |
| 4 Old Market Street, Sligo | Feb 2026 | €235,000 | 89 m |
| 29 Chapel Street, Sligo Town, County Sligo | Feb 2025 | €60,000 | 97 m |
| 2 Old Market Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €180,000 | 101 m |
| 6 Burton St, Sligo, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €143,000 | 115 m |
| 5 Burton St, Sligo, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €189,000 | 116 m |
| Apt C8, City Gate, Sligo | Nov 2025 | €178,500 | 136 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 received15 August 2018
- Decision due9 October 2018
- Decision issued27 September 2018
- Grant issued30 October 2018
- Permission expiry29 October 2023
In the area
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