RefusedApartmentsDecided 13 May 2026

Holborn Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo

Demolition of a derelict building to construct two new apartments in Sligo.

2660018 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 22 January 2026

Reference: 2660018
Authority: Sligo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 January 2026

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of a derelict two-storey structure on Holborn Street. It will be replaced by an extension to an existing residential building to provide two new one-bedroom apartments, complete with bicycle storage, refuse storage, and a roof terrace.

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Residential units: 2

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Official record

Development description

Development consisting of: the demolition of an existing derelict two-storey structure fronting holborn street; the construction of an extension and associated works to the existing residential building at 7–8 markievicz road to provide two additional one-bedroom apartments, fully served by the existing access, stair core and lift; the provision of ancillary ground-floor bicycle storage, refuse storage and plant accommodation accessed from holborn street for the benefit of the existing and proposed residential units; the provision of a roof terrace and an external access ladder to facilitate safe access to the existing roof of 7–8 markievicz road for plant and water tank maintenance; and all associated site works, services, drainage and ancillary works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TC1 – town centre uses, type 1UC

“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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Bayview Apts, Main Street, Sligo	Jun 2025	€175,000	43 m
2 Weir House, Stephen St, Sligo	Sept 2025	€222,000	83 m
6 Calry Court, Stephen St, Sligo	May 2025	€183,000	91 m
24 Holborn St, Sligo, Sligo	May 2025	€168,000	95 m
7 Lower New St, Sligo, Sligo	May 2026	€90,000	140 m
No 5 Rockwood Crescent, Tobergal Lane, Sligo	Apr 2025	€165,000	172 m
3a Old Quay Court, Quay St, Sligo	Oct 2025	€220,000	179 m
8 New Fr O'flanagan Tce, Sligo, Co Sligonot full market price	Mar 2025	€90,000	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 received22 January 2026
Further information requested13 March 2026
Further information received17 April 2026
Decision due14 May 2026
Decision issued13 May 2026

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