Change of use of existing ground floor vacant commercial units (total floor area 450m2)

Jason Kennedy Construction Ltd has lodged a planning application with Sligo County Council to change the use of the ground floor of the Print House on Market Place, Sligo. The proposal concerns a total floor area of 450 m² that is currently vacant commercial space. The applicant intends to convert the units into a short‑stay residential letting, comprising nine self‑contained rooms and associated communal areas. The application also includes alterations to the building’s elevations and all related works on the ground floor.

The application was received by the council on 6 May 2026 and is scheduled for decision on 30 June 2026. It is listed under reference 2660168 in the council’s planning file. The change of use would transform the commercial units into accommodation suitable for short‑term stays, providing a new residential option within the historic Print House building.

The council will consider the proposal in the context of the building’s status and the surrounding area. No further details regarding conditions or requirements have been released at this stage. The application is part of the council’s ongoing review of developments in the Market Place area, which has seen a number of proposals for repurposing existing structures.

For full details, see the Sligo County Council planning portal.

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