Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Pearse Road, Sligo
Erection of a new perimeter boundary fence at Our Lady of Mercy Primary School.
2360141 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 8 June 2023
- Reference
- 2360141
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct a perimeter boundary fence at the school. The fence is required for public safety to prevent balls from being kicked over the boundary onto the public road.
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
A perimeter boundary fence. The fence is required in the interests of public safety to prevent balls from being kicked over the boundary to the public road
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Consolidate the existing fabric of central areas outside the town core (TC1 Zone) by densification of appropriate commercial and residential developments, ensuring a mix of commercial, recreational, civic, cultural, leisure, residential uses a”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 C8, City Gate, Sligo | Nov 2025 | €178,500 | 107 m |
| 6 Burton St, Sligo, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €143,000 | 109 m |
| 5 Burton St, Sligo, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €189,000 | 113 m |
| 34 St Bridgets Place, Sligo, Sligo | Jun 2026 | €200,000 | 148 m |
| 31 St Brigids Place, Sligo, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €190,000 | 155 m |
| 10a Connolly St, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €190,000 | 162 m |
| Old Market Street, Sligo | Sept 2025 | €137,000 | 166 m |
| 18 St Brigid's Place, Sligo | Jan 2026 | €205,000 | 168 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 received8 June 2023
- Decision due2 August 2023
- Decision issued31 July 2023
- Grant issued4 September 2023
- Permission expiry3 September 2028
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