9 John Street, Sligo
Restoration, alteration, and extension of a protected structure on John Street, Sligo.
21249 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 28 June 2021
- Reference
- 21249
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 June 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 27.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the restoration, alteration, and extension of 9 John Street, which is a protected structure. Works include restoring the shopfront, demolishing lean-to extensions, extending residential accommodation across three floors, and internal remodelling with no change of use.
- Storeys
- 3
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 the restoration, alteration and extension of 9 john street, a protected structure (rps 32007087), located within the cathedral architectural conservation area (aca). The following works are proposed (1) restoration of existing shopfront, fenestration and exterior plaster works (2) the demolition of existing lean-to extensions (3) the extension of residential accommodation to ground, first floor and second floors (4) remodelling throughout (5) all ancillary and associated site works. No change of use.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrownedin, Killasser, Co Mayo | Aug 2025 | €295,000 | 24 m |
| 76 John St, Sligonot full market price | Nov 2025 | €16,967 | 31 m |
| 11 Charles St, Sligo, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €322,000 | 64 m |
| 27 Johnstons Court, Sligo, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €241,000 | 84 m |
| Apt 20 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Apr 2025 | €230,000 | 87 m |
| Apt 16 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Mar 2025 | €230,000 | 87 m |
| Apt 23 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Jun 2026 | €240,000 | 87 m |
| 4 Church St, Sligo, Sligo | May 2026 | €140,000 | 107 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 received28 June 2021
- Decision due22 August 2021
- Decision issued19 August 2021
- Grant issued23 September 2021
- Permission expiry22 September 2026
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