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Department of Social Protection , College Road , Sligo

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560410

Sligo - Sligo County Council

Proposed Development

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)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Nov 2025

  3. Decision due

    27 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    26 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Department of Social Protection , College Road , Sligo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Sligo County Council
Site Area
1.759 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 November 2025
Grant Date
26 December 2025
Permission Expires
25 December 2030

Location

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