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Castle Dargan Estate, Ballygawley, Co. Sligo

Extensions and change of use at Castle Dargan Estate to provide 25 additional bedrooms.

2660145 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 22 April 2026

Reference: 2660145
Authority: Sligo County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 April 2026

Summary

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The development proposes extensions and alterations across four areas totaling approximately 993 sqm. This includes a second-floor extension, a three-storey extension, a lower ground floor extension, and a change of use to provide a total of 25 new bedrooms and a terrace.

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Storeys: 3
Floor area: 993 m²

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Development description

A proposed 992.95sqm divided into 4 separated areas. Area
Circa 369.40m², a proposed second-floor extension on the north-west elevation above the existing two-storey bedroom block, providing 6 additional bedrooms and a proposed lift and stairs. Area
Circa 141.3m², located at the south-western end of the existing two-storey bedroom block, comprising a three-storey extension at ground, first, and second floor levels, providing 2 bedrooms per floor (6 bedrooms in total), together with all associated site works. Area
Circa 285m², located at lower ground floor (level
1) on the north-west elevation, above the existing service areas, comprising 6 bedrooms with associated access and circulation space. Area 3.1: circa 192.75m². Located on the lower ground floor (level
1) along the north-west elevation, above the existing golf shop and changing rooms, it is proposed to change the use of this area to provide 7 bedrooms, along with associated access and circulation space. Area
Circa 4.50m², located at the ground floor level, a proposed accessible w. C. To the south-west elevation, and a proposed terrace area. With associated access and circulation space. The development includes alterations to existing elevations and associated site works. The site is located within the curtilage of castle dargan house, a protected structure

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
4 The Lodge, Ballygawley, County Sligo	Apr 2026	€410,000	289 m
29 The Lodge, Castledargan, Sligo	Oct 2025	€395,000	314 m
31 The Lodge, Ballygawley, County Sligo	Oct 2025	€400,000	325 m
18 The Lodge, Ballygawley, County Sligo	Sept 2025	€255,000	383 m

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Application received22 April 2026
Further information requested15 June 2026

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