Sligo University Hospital, The Mall, Rathquarter
Alterations to a previously approved multi-storey car park at Sligo University Hospital to add 74 spaces.
20375 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 29 October 2020
- Reference
- 20375
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of alterations to a previously approved single-tier multi-storey car park. The changes will provide an additional 74 parking spaces, bringing the total to 164 spaces above the existing car park, with direct access from the hospital grounds. Sligo University Hospital is a Protected Structure.
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
Pp - development consisting of alterations to the previously approved application reference number pl18/392. The development will consist of alterations to the previously approved single tier multi storey car parking area located above the existing parking area to the northern boundary of the hospital complex. The proposed alteration includes the provision of an additional 74 car parking spaces to provide a total of 164 parking spaces above the existing car park, direct access from the existing circulation road within hospital grounds, associated landscaping, site works and services. Sligo university hospital is a protected structure. The proposed car park is not in immediate contact with the protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Protect existing facilities or retain existing uses and provide for the establishment of new/additional community and institutional uses, such as schools, community centres, health centres etc.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 Gateway Apartments, Ballinode, Sligo | Jan 2026 | €124,000 | 309 m |
| Apt 2 - Block 6, Gateway Apts, Ballinode | Apr 2025 | €120,000 | 343 m |
| 1 Block 3, Gateway Apts, Ballinode | Jun 2026 | €151,000 | 367 m |
| Apt 11 Block 3, Gateway, Ballinode | Jan 2025 | €122,000 | 367 m |
| Apt 7 Block 2 Gateway, Ballinode, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €140,000 | 393 m |
| Apt 704 Gateway Apt, Ballinode, Sligo | Jul 2025 | €121,000 | 399 m |
| Apt 4 Ground Floor, Block 1 Gateway, Ballinode | Jan 2025 | €123,000 | 412 m |
| 36 St. Johns Terrace, Sligo, County Sligo | Jan 2025 | €150,000 | 445 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 received29 October 2020
- Decision due5 January 2021
- Decision issued22 December 2020
- Grant issued9 February 2021
- Permission expiry8 February 2026
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