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The Showgrounds , Church Hill , Sligo

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560477

Sligo - Sligo County Council

Proposed Development

(1) to construct a new two storey building, turnstiles and plaza along Church Hill Road, and (2) to make amendments to previously granted planning permission PL22/400 for development. The new development will consist of the demolition of existing turnstiles and adjoining building, the construction of a two-storey structure (circa 1,230sqm) comprising offices and club facilities, the provision of a single storey turnstile structure and a public plaza at the Stadium Entrance off Church Hill Road. The proposed amendments to previous permission PL22/400 consist of (1) Layout changes and revised elevations to the new Church Hill Road Spectator Stand, (2) Layout changes and revised elevations to the new Jinks Avenue Spectator Stand, (3) Omission of the previously proposed roof to the Railway End Stand, and (4) Layout changes to the existing Treacy Avenue Stand. The development will also consist of the reconfiguration of existing carparking and the relocation of pedestrian access gate, together with minor associated amendments to site works, services, signage, bicycle parking, and the provision of flagpoles and pitch side LED boards and screens

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Jan 2026

  3. Decision due

    17 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    17 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
The Showgrounds , Church Hill , Sligo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Sligo County Council
Site Area
3.42 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 January 2026
Grant Date
17 February 2026
Permission Expires
16 February 2031

Location

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