Lord Edward Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Conversion of a former credit union building into a coffee shop in Ballymote.
22164 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 13 May 2022
- Reference
- 22164
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 May 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission for a change of use of the previous credit union building on Lord Edward Street. The building will be converted into a coffee shop with an eat-in facility, including all associated works.
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 change of use from previous credit union building to coffee shop with eat in facility, together with all associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Promote the development of a dynamic mix of uses able to create and sustain viable town and village centres. Commercial (including retail), residential, leisure, community, office and suitable enterprise uses are supported in mixed-use zones,”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connell St, Ballymote, Co Sligo | Apr 2026 | €257,500 | 52 m |
| Carrowntawa, Lavagh, Ballymote | Nov 2025 | €30,000 | 129 m |
| Ambelikou, Rathdooney Beg, Ballymote | Feb 2025 | €380,000 | 129 m |
| Cloonlaher, Lavagh, Ballymote | Jul 2025 | €80,000 | 129 m |
| Killtyteigue, Culfadda, Ballymote | Jul 2025 | €130,000 | 129 m |
| Carnintavey, Lavagh, Ballymote | Nov 2025 | €60,000 | 129 m |
| Teeling St, Ballymote, Sligo | Mar 2026 | €90,000 | 148 m |
| Teeling Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo | Oct 2025 | €110,000 | 158 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 May 2022
- Decision due7 July 2022
- Decision issued4 July 2022
- Grant issued10 August 2022
- Permission expiry9 August 2027
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