59 John St., Sligo
Demolition of an existing rear extension to build a larger two-storey extension with a first-floor terrace.
21193 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 25 May 2021
- Reference
- 21193
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 May 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves replacing an existing 14 sqm double-storey extension with a new 46.5 sqm double-storey extension to provide kitchen, living, WC, and laundry spaces. Works also include internal alterations, a new first-floor terrace, reinstatement of timber sliding sash windows, and new sheds.
- Storeys
- 2
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 a rear double storey extension (46.5 sqm) in the place of the existing double storey extension (14sqm). The works shall provide kitchen, living, wc and laundry spaces. Other works to include associated internal alterations, a new first floor level terrace, the reinstatement of the timber sliding sash windows, a new pedestrian access gate to the rear, new sheds and site 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 20 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Apr 2025 | €230,000 | 20 m |
| Apt 16 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Mar 2025 | €230,000 | 20 m |
| Apt 23 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Jun 2026 | €240,000 | 20 m |
| 27 Johnstons Court, Sligo, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €241,000 | 32 m |
| 76 John St, Sligonot full market price | Nov 2025 | €16,967 | 80 m |
| Carrownedin, Killasser, Co Mayo | Aug 2025 | €295,000 | 115 m |
| 11 Charles St, Sligo, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €322,000 | 130 m |
| 6 Upper John St, Sligo | May 2025 | €184,000 | 159 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 received25 May 2021
- Decision due19 July 2021
- Decision issued16 July 2021
- Grant issued19 August 2021
- Permission expiry18 August 2026
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