An Post Sligo Delivery Service Unit, Finisklin Business Park Finisklin Sligo, County Sligo
Temporary single-storey marquee extension to the rear of the An Post delivery unit.
2360155 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 27 June 2023
- Reference
- 2360155
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedAlterations and extensions are proposed for the An Post Sligo Delivery Service Unit. This includes a temporary hard-shell marquee structure and connecting corridor to the rear, intended to remain in place for 7 to 10 years.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 325 m²
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
Alterations and extensions to the existing an post sligo delivery service unit building to include for a new single storey temporary structure (10m x 30m x 5.5m tall) and temporary connecting link corridor (5m x 5m. X 5.5m tall) both located to the rear (northern) elevation of the existing building. The proposed temporary building would be in place for a period of between 7 to 10 years and consists of a hard shell marquee type structure with a double skinned pvc material, fully tensioned roof and all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Promote the development of business/technology parks and industrial estates, including office-based businesses, research and development, high-technology manufacturing, workshops, small-scale warehousing, logistics/transport-related uses, wast”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 3 Orchard Green, Brooklawns, First Sea Rd | Nov 2025 | €320,000 | 286 m |
| 4 Orchard Green, Maugheraboy, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €325,109 | 294 m |
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| 23 Orchard Green, Brooklanns, First Searoad | Dec 2025 | €339,000 | 328 m |
| 8 Ivy Crescent, Brooklawns, First Sea Road | Dec 2025 | €358,000 | 381 m |
| 50 Seaview Park, Knappaghmore, Sligonot full market price | Jul 2025 | €80,000 | 387 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 received27 June 2023
- Decision due21 August 2023
- Decision issued15 August 2023
- Grant issued22 September 2023
- Permission expiry21 September 2028
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