Department of Social Protection, College Road, Sligo
Construction of a new energy centre, solar panel canopies, and retention of a temporary car park in Sligo.
2560410 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 3 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560410
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes a new single-storey energy centre with roof-mounted solar panels, and a 24-space car park canopy incorporating 300 sqm of solar panels. Permission is also sought to retain the existing car park with a reduced capacity of 294 spaces for 10 years.
- Storey
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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) a new single storey energy centre comprising an internal plant room with roof mounted photovoltaic panels and associated external compound, along with a sub-station and switch room. B) 24 permanent car spaces with covered canopy incorporating photovoltaic panels (300 m²). C) associated alterations to car parking, drainage and site works. Permission is also sought for the retention of the existing car park on a temporary basis for 10 years. The car park shall have a reduced parking capacity of 294 spaces (excluding the 24 spaces mentioned above)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Promote the development of a dynamic mix of uses able to create and sustain viable town and village centres. Commercial (including retail), residential, leisure, community, office and suitable enterprise uses are supported in mixed-use zones,”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Dartry, Caltraghprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €290,749 | 207 m |
| 18 Dartry Way, Caltragh, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €281,938 | 229 m |
| 64 Dartry Way, Caltragh, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €325,110 | 235 m |
| 57 Dartry Way, Sligoprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €358,975 | 235 m |
| 60 Dartry Way, Caltragh, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €325,110 | 235 m |
| 61 Dartry Way, Caltragh, Sligoprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €325,110 | 235 m |
| 63 Dartry Way, Caltraghprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €325,110 | 235 m |
| 65 Dartry Way, Caltraghprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €325,110 | 235 m |
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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 received3 October 2025
- Decision due27 November 2025
- Decision issued25 November 2025
- Grant issued26 December 2025
- Permission expiry25 December 2030
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