28 Emmet Place, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Change of use from retail to medical use in Sligo.
1943 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 13 February 2019
- Reference
- 1943
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 February 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing 55 square metre ground floor premises from retail to medical use. The application also includes new shopfront signage and the retention of two existing parking spaces.
- Floor area
- 55 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
Development consisting of permission for (1) change of use of existing premises at ground floor level (total area 55m2) from retail use to medical use, (2) signage to shopfront, and (3) retention of 2 no. Existing parking spaces, together with all associated works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Emmett Place, Sligo, Sligo | Sept 2025 | €169,000 | 30 m |
| 9 The Old Mill, Union Street, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €238,532 | 31 m |
| 11 Emmett Place, Sligo, Sligo | Feb 2025 | €159,625 | 49 m |
| 24 Quayside North, Quayside Sc, Wine St | Sept 2025 | €167,500 | 59 m |
| 1 Quayside Shopping Centre, Wine St, Sligo | Jul 2025 | €147,500 | 59 m |
| 7 Quayside North Court, Wine St, Sligo | Nov 2025 | €190,000 | 59 m |
| Apt 15, The Old Mill, Union St | Jun 2025 | €283,000 | 61 m |
| Apt 19, The Old Mill, Union Street | Feb 2026 | €273,530 | 61 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 received13 February 2019
- Decision due9 April 2019
- Decision issued8 April 2019
- Grant issued13 May 2019
- Permission expiry12 May 2024
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