Two new apartments added to Markievicz Road building, derelict site cleared
Refused on 13 May 2026
DDR Investments Ltd wanted to knock down a derelict building on Holborn Street and add two new one-bedroom apartments to the existing residential building at 7–8 Markievicz Road, along with storage for bikes and bins. The plan also included a roof terrace and maintenance access ladder. Sligo County Council refused the application on 13 May 2026.
Full description from the council file
development consisting of: the demolition of an existing derelict two-storey structure fronting Holborn Street; the construction of an extension and associated works to the existing residential building at 7–8 Markievicz Road to provide two additional one-bedroom apartments, fully served by the existing access, stair core and lift; the provision of ancillary ground-floor bicycle storage, refuse storage and plant accommodation accessed from Holborn Street for the benefit of the existing and proposed residential units; the provision of a roof terrace and an external access ladder to facilitate safe access to the existing roof of 7–8 Markievicz Road for plant and water tank maintenance; and all associated site works, services, drainage and ancillary works
Details
Source: Sligo County Council planning portal.
Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on
the council's own ePlan site —
view application 2660018 on the council portal →.
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