1 O'Connell Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Replacement of shopfront fascias and signage on O'Connell Street, Sligo.
22135 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 13 April 2022
- Reference
- 22135
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to replace existing shopfront fascias and signage with new armourcoat details and illuminated signs. The works will affect both the O'Connell Street and John Street elevations of a building located within an Architectural Conservation Area.
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 replacement of the existing shopfront fascias and signage with new armourcoat fascia details, internally illuminated fascia signage and illuminated projecting signage, complete with all associated site works. Works will take place on both the o'connell street elevation and the john street elevation. The building is within an architectural conservation area.
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 | 33 m |
| 76 John St, Sligonot full market price | Nov 2025 | €16,967 | 69 m |
| 11 Charles St, Sligo, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €322,000 | 107 m |
| No 5 Rockwood Crescent, Tobergal Lane, Sligo | Apr 2025 | €165,000 | 118 m |
| 27 Johnstons Court, Sligo, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €241,000 | 119 m |
| 4 Church St, Sligo, Sligo | May 2026 | €140,000 | 120 m |
| Apt 16 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Mar 2025 | €230,000 | 129 m |
| Apt 20 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Apr 2025 | €230,000 | 129 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 April 2022
- Decision due7 June 2022
- Decision issued31 May 2022
- Grant issued8 July 2022
- Permission expiry7 July 2027
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