Change of use from restaurant to office

Sligo County Council has granted a conditional decision to change the use of Unit 9 First Floor (Level 5) of the Quayside Shopping Centre on Wine Street, Sligo, from a restaurant to an office space. The application was submitted by Niall Townsend and received by the council on 2 April 2026. The council’s decision, recorded under reference 2660123, was due on 27 May 2026 and was issued on 19 May 2026.

The conditional nature of the decision means that the applicant must satisfy any further conditions set by the council before the change of use can be fully implemented. The decision code is listed as “CONDITIONAL” in the council’s planning register. The Quayside Shopping Centre is a prominent retail location in the town of Sligo, and the change of use will alter the function of the unit within the centre.

The council’s planning process requires that all applications for change of use be reviewed against local planning policies and any relevant statutory requirements. The decision to approve the change from restaurant to office reflects the council’s assessment that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area and that any potential impacts have been addressed.

For full details, see the Sligo County Council planning file 2660123.

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