The Samaritans, 3 The Mall, Sligo
Refurbishment and accessibility upgrades to a protected Samaritans building in Sligo.
2360327 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 28 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360327
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedWorks are proposed for a protected structure occupied by The Samaritans. The development consists of rear elevational alterations, a new rear access lift and stairs, internal alterations, and refurbishment 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
- A protected structure no. 203 se in the sligo county development plan 2017
- 2023 record of protected structures and niah reg no. 32007139. The development will consist of
- Rear elevational alterations and upgrade works
- New rear access lift and access stairs
- Internal alterations and refurbishment. And associated site works and service connections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403 Millbrook, Jfk Parade, Sligo | May 2025 | €217,000 | 93 m |
| 118 Mill Rook, Sligo, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €186,000 | 111 m |
| 52 St Anne's Terrace, Sligo | Jun 2025 | €235,000 | 162 m |
| 29 St Annes Terrace, Sligo, Sligo | Nov 2025 | €285,000 | 177 m |
| 28 St Annes Terrace, Sligo, Sligo | Feb 2026 | €190,000 | 183 m |
| 6 Distillery House, Abbey St, Sligo | Sept 2025 | €135,000 | 184 m |
| 19 Abbeyville Park, Sligo | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 195 m |
| 13 Riverside, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €68,750 | 216 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 November 2023
- Decision due31 January 2024
- Decision issued31 January 2024
- Grant issued5 March 2024
- Permission expiry4 March 2029
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