Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 20 October 2023

Stephen Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo

Removal of ATMs, signage, and internal bank fittings from a protected structure in Sligo.

2364 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 1 June 2023

Reference
2364
Authority
Sligo County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 June 2023

Summary

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The development involves external and internal works on a protected structure formerly used as an Ulster Bank. Works include removing two ATMs and infilling with glazing, removing a night safe plate, removing bank signage and lettering, and clearing internal bank fittings and merchandise.

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Official record

Development description

Development consisting of carrying out external works on a protected structure for the removal of 2 no. Atm's, to be infilled with glazing to match the existing. The removal of the night safe front plate, replacing with a blank steel plate, as well as the removal of the ulster bank raised lettering shop sign, general bus stop signs and the removal of the ulster bank general blue signage on stephen st and markievicz rd. Carry out internal works for the removal of the atm's in stud walls, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of ulster bank signage and merchandise on all floors

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TC1 – town centre uses, type 1UC
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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
2 Weir House, Stephen St, SligoSept 2025€222,00048 m
8 Bayview Apts, Main Street, SligoJun 2025€175,00078 m
6 Calry Court, Stephen St, SligoMay 2025€183,00081 m
24 Holborn St, Sligo, SligoMay 2025€168,000131 m
No 5 Rockwood Crescent, Tobergal Lane, SligoApr 2025€165,000137 m
7 Lower New St, Sligo, SligoMay 2026€90,000152 m
3a Old Quay Court, Quay St, SligoOct 2025€220,000194 m
22 Castle St, Sligo, SligoJul 2025€130,000269 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

  1. Application received1 June 2023
  2. Further information requested24 July 2023
  3. Further information received27 September 2023
  4. Decision due24 October 2023
  5. Decision issued20 October 2023
  6. Grant issued23 November 2023
  7. Permission expiry22 November 2028

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