The Rectory, Larass Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of extensions to a protected former rectory.
2460394 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 6 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460394
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 November 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 204.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an adjoining single-storey shed, a rear return, and a timber deck at a protected former rectory. Proposed extensions include a side kitchen/dining room, a rear return, and a lower ground floor extension containing a bedroom, gym, and living areas.
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
Demolition to the side (west) 27.4 sqm existing adjoining single story shed and partial demolition of rendered section of stone wall, to the rear (north) 5.7 sqm rear return and, 13.0 sqm timber deck and associated stairs; repairs to roof to existing dwelling house as required; proposed extension to be comprised of: at ground floor level, the erection of extension to the side (west) of existing dwelling house 37.9 sqm comprised of kitchen/dining room, to the rear (north) 14.0 sqm rear return to provide wc and stairs, and 28.0 sqm deck and associated external stairs to the north; at lower ground floor level, the addition of 98.6 sqm extension to rear (north) of existing dwelling house comprised of bedroom, living room, home gym, bathroom, wc, utility and dressing rooms and paved terrace; and all associated ancillary site works and services. A protected structure, record of protected structures ref. 271 cdp, former rectory to st. Anne's church, niah ref. 32401410
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Contain and consolidate settlements, while safeguarding lands for their future expansion and for the provision of strategic infrastructure. Green belts are to be used principally for agriculture. Any new development, such as roads and buildin”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom, Strandhill, Sligo | Dec 2025 | €935,000 | 183 m |
| 1b Sandycove, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. | Sept 2025 | €625,000 | 226 m |
| Tully, Strandhill, Sligo | Jul 2025 | €1,000,000 | 245 m |
| 8 Waterside Lane, Strandhill, Sligo | Oct 2025 | €375,000 | 374 m |
| 13 Waterside Lane, Strandhill, Sligo | Mar 2026 | €525,000 | 397 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 received6 November 2024
- Further information requested19 December 2024
- Further information received17 April 2025
- Decision due14 May 2025
- Decision issued7 May 2025
- Grant issued9 June 2025
- Permission expiry8 June 2030
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