Planning Permission in Sligo
Planning applications in Sligo are decided by Sligo County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 4,663 planning applications in Sligo so you can see what gets approved.
Looking for Sligo ePlanning? Search and track Sligo County Council applications on eplanning.ie, or browse the Sligo register here without the council's search form.
Sligo planning statistics 2026: Sligo County Council has received 417 planning applications so far in 2026, and 92% of the 234 decided to date were granted. Source: Irish planning statistics, compiled daily from the public register.
First: you may not need planning permission
Rear extensions under 45 sq m, most sheds and garages, and rooftop solar panels are usually exempted development — Sligo's local authority logged 15 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022. Two minutes with our free checker could save you months and thousands of euro.
Check if your project is exemptHow to apply for planning permission in Sligo
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Check if you need permission at all
Many small projects - rear extensions under 45 sq m, sheds, rooftop solar - are exempted development and need no application. Check before you spend anything.
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Request a pre-planning consultation
Sligo County Council offers free pre-planning meetings. They flag issues with your site or design before you commit to drawings.
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Prepare drawings and documents
You will need site location maps, layout plans, elevations, and sections - almost always prepared by an architect, engineer, or architectural technician.
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Publish notices
Place a notice in an approved local newspaper and erect a site notice. The application must be lodged within 2 weeks of the newspaper notice.
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Submit and wait for a decision
Lodge the application with the fee. The council checks validity, the public has 5 weeks to comment, and a decision is due within 8 weeks.
Full details in our step-by-step application guide and pre-submission checklist.
Where to apply in Sligo
Recent planning applications in Sligo
latest lodged 1 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Sligo County Council, from the public planning register. Seeing what your neighbours are applying for, and what gets granted, is the quickest way to judge your own chances.
- 1 Oct 20262660403
Change of use from ground floor retail unit granted under PL04/1504 to Doctors Surgery with associated signage and site works
Unit 47 , Ballisodare Town Centre , Ballisodare
- 1 Oct 20262660408
Retain an extension to the rear of existing dwelling house which was previously granted permission under PL19/433, also permission to construct a new domestic shed, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, together with all associated site works
Carrowhubbuck North , Enniscrone , Co. Sligo
- 1 Oct 20262660409
Permission for retention of change of use and alterations to elevations and plans of vacant commercial premises to use as 3 single storey dwelling units and all associated works at 1-3 Burton Street, Sligo.
Burton Street , Sligo , Co. Sligo
- 30 Sept 20262660404
Retention of rear extension as constructed on site at Archway House,
Archway House , Main Street Collooney , Co. Sligo
- 30 Sept 20262660405
Retention of side extension as constructed on site at 42 Ard Na Veigh, Sligo, Co. Sligo.
42 Ard Na Veigh , Sligo , Co. Sligo
- 30 Sept 20262660406
Construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance by boundary wall and install an on-site wastewater treatment & disposal system
Bearvaish Td. , Ballymote , Co. Sligo.
- 30 Sept 20262660407
construct new dwelling house, domestic garage and construct new site entrance along with on-site wastewater treatment system and to carry out all ancillary site works
Cloonagleavragh Td. , Easkey , Co. Sligo
- 29 Sept 20262660400
• Permission to construct single storey ground floor extension to the rear existing building, total floor area of extension 50m2. The extension will contain storage and prep space for use ancillary to the existing commercial ground floor business with all associated works. • Retention of continuation of use of 3 existing first floor apartments for use for short stay tourism related guest accommodation and all associated works at Carrowbunnaun, Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Carrowbunnuan , Strandhill , Co. Sligo
Browse all 4,663 planning applications in Sligo, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Sligo
Application fees are set nationally, so Sligo charges the same as every other county:
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | €65 |
| Domestic extension or garage | €34 |
| Outline permission | 75% of the full fee |
| Retention permission | 3× the standard fee (€195 for a house) |
| Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála | €220 |
Professional fees for drawings and managing the application are the real cost — see the fees guide or estimate yours with the fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does planning permission cost in Sligo?
The statutory application fee is the same across Ireland: 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a domestic extension or garage. Retention permission costs three times the standard fee. On top of that, most applicants pay a professional (architect, engineer, or planning consultant) for drawings and the application itself - typically 1,500 to 5,000 euro depending on the project.
How long does planning permission take in Sligo?
Sligo County Council must decide within 8 weeks of receiving a valid application. There is a 5-week period for public observations, and a 4-week appeal window after the decision. A request for further information restarts the clock, so 3 to 6 months end to end is common.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Sligo?
Not always. Rear extensions up to 45 square metres are generally exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions on height, remaining garden space, and previous extensions. The same national exemption rules apply in Sligo as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Sligo?
A grant of planning permission normally lasts 5 years from the date of the decision. If you have not substantially completed the work in that time you must apply again or seek an extension of duration.
Where do I submit a planning application in Sligo?
Applications go to Sligo County Council, online through eplanning.ie or on paper at the council offices. You must also publish a newspaper notice and erect a site notice before applying.
Related guides
Planning permission in neighbouring counties
The fees, timelines and exemptions are set nationally, so the process in Sligo is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
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