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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

Reference
2660018
Applicant
DDR Investments Ltd.
Architect/Agent
Bryan Hoey
Site address
Holborn Street,, Sligo,, Co. Sligo, F91 YT91
Status
Decision code: REFUSED
Date received
January 22, 2026
Decision due
May 14, 2026
Date decided
May 13, 2026
Authority
Sligo County Council
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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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