Unit 7, Cartron Village, Sligo
Change of use from a cafe to a childcare facility in Sligo.
2460096 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 2 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460096
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the change of use of an existing unit in Cartron Village. The unit will change from its previous use as a cafe to a childcare facility with all associated works.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for change of use of existing unit from previous use as cafe to use as a childcare facility with all associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Promote the development of sustainable local retail and service centres to serve the surrounding residential neighbourhoods.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Seaview Dr, Cartron, Sligo | May 2026 | €292,000 | 45 m |
| 17 Cartron Court, Rosses Point Road, Sligo | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 63 m |
| 23 Hollymount, Cartron, Sligo | Feb 2026 | €202,000 | 71 m |
| 4 Holly Mount Court, Rosses Point Rd, Cartron Hill | Jul 2026 | €230,000 | 131 m |
| 11 Seaview Drive, Cartron Point, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €270,000 | 132 m |
| 17 Cartron Bay, Sligo, Co Sligo | Jun 2025 | €270,000 | 159 m |
| 15 Cartron Bay, Sligo, Sligo | Jul 2025 | €356,000 | 188 m |
| 128 Cartron Point, Sligo | Jan 2025 | €150,000 | 206 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 received2 April 2024
- Decision due27 May 2024
- Decision issued23 May 2024
- Grant issued3 July 2024
- Permission expiry2 July 2029
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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2560356SligoLodged 22 Aug 2025Change of use
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18261SligoLodged 9 Jul 2018Alterations
- Granted120 m away
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51 Mountain Close , Cartron , Sligo
22282SligoLodged 17 Aug 2022Extension
- Granted150 m away
Development consisting of the construction of a fully glazed 3.12 sq.m porch to south elevation of existing…
Westbourne , Old Cartron , Sligo
17155SligoLodged 27 Apr 2017Alterations
- Granted150 m away
Retention of porches constructed to the front and back of dwelling
Old Cartron , Cartron Td. , Sligo
1664SligoLodged 24 Feb 2016Retention
- Granted150 m away
Development consisting of (a) partial demolition and reconstruction of external and internal walls (b) a 31.2…
Westbourne , Old Cartron , Sligo
16414SligoLodged 25 Oct 2016Extension
- Granted160 m away
Development consisting of construction of detached single storey garden room with all associated works
Ard na Greine , Rosses Point Road , Cartron Hill
22258SligoLodged 25 Jul 2022Extension
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