Lower Knox Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Rear extension to create four duplex apartments and expand a ground-floor retail unit in Sligo.
2460429 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 21 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460429
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes a 141.2 sqm rear extension to an existing building. It includes a 15.1 sqm ground-floor retail extension, first and second-floor extensions to accommodate 4 duplex apartments, internal reconfiguration, and associated parking and bin storage.
- Residential units
- 4
- Floor area
- 141 m²
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) proposed extension of a totalling circa. 141.2 sqm to the rear of the existing building consisting of the following: (b) retail extension of 15.1 sqm at ground floor to the rear of existing zulu shop. (c) first floor extension of 15.1 sqm to form part of a duplex apartment. (d) second floor extension of 111 sqm to form duplex apartments. (e) internal reconfiguration and layout to accommodate the 4 duplex apartments. (f) modification of existing external door from lower knox street to access the apartments. (g) site layout alterations to facilitate bin storage, bike and car parking space for the apartments.
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
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Recent sales nearby
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| Carrownedin, Killasser, Co Mayo | Aug 2025 | €295,000 | 178 m |
| Apt 20 Westgate, Johnston Court Apts, John St | Apr 2025 | €230,000 | 187 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 received21 November 2024
- Further information requested22 January 2025
- Further information received12 February 2025
- Decision due11 March 2025
- Decision issued11 March 2025
- Grant issued11 April 2025
- Permission expiry10 April 2030
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