20 & 21 Castle Street, Abbeyquarter South Sligo Town F91 TH50, Sligo Town
Refurbishment and extension of two retail units with upper-floor residential space in Sligo Town.
2460021 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 24 January 2024
- Reference
- 2460021
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the refurbishment and extension of two existing retail units with upper-story residential accommodation. The works include thermal upgrades, shopfront replacement, internal alterations, and a 23 sqm single-storey rear extension to these protected structures.
- Floor area
- 203 m²
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of two existing retail units with upper story residential accommodation (protected structures 8se & 9se). The works will comprise refurbishment of the existing structures (180m2) to include thermal & fabric upgrades, shopfront replacement, window replacement/refurbishment, internal alterations, a single storey extension (23m2) to the rear comprising retail storage along with ancillary site works for use as retail units with upper story residential accommodation at 20 & 21 castle street, abbeyquarter south, sligo town, f91 th50. The site is located within the market cross architectural conservation area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Castle St, Sligo, Sligo | Jul 2025 | €130,000 | 11 m |
| 7 The Cloisters, Abbey St, Sligonot full market price | Jan 2026 | €130,000 | 71 m |
| 29 Chapel Street, Sligo Town, County Sligo | Feb 2025 | €60,000 | 97 m |
| 11 The Cloisters, Sligo Town, Sligo | Jun 2025 | €195,000 | 103 m |
| 2 Old Market Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €180,000 | 106 m |
| 8 Chapel St, Sligo | Mar 2025 | €315,000 | 122 m |
| Apt 1, 26 27 Market St, Sligo | May 2025 | €270,000 | 123 m |
| Apt 1, High Street, Sligo | Apr 2026 | €200,000 | 128 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 received24 January 2024
- Decision due19 March 2024
- Decision issued15 March 2024
- Grant issued18 April 2024
- Permission expiry17 April 2029
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