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20 & 21 Castle Street , Abbeyquarter South Sligo Town F91 TH50 , Sligo Town

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460021

Sligo - Sligo County Council

Proposed Development

Planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of two existing retail units with upper story residential accommodation (protected structures 8SE & 9SE). The works will comprise refurbishment of the existing structures (180m2) to include thermal & fabric upgrades, shopfront replacement, window replacement/refurbishment, internal alterations, a single storey extension (23m2) to the rear comprising retail storage along with ancillary site works for use as retail units with upper story residential accommodation at 20 & 21 Castle Street, Abbeyquarter South, Sligo Town, F91 TH50. The site is located within the Market Cross Architectural Conservation Area.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Jan 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Mar 2024

  3. Decision due

    19 Mar 2024

  4. Grant issued

    18 Apr 2024

Application Details

Location
20 & 21 Castle Street , Abbeyquarter South Sligo Town F91 TH50 , Sligo Town
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Sligo County Council
Site Area
0.017 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 January 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 March 2024
Grant Date
18 April 2024
Permission Expires
17 April 2029

Location

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