Amendments to the (North) front elevation and (East) side elevation of planning

Michael and Claire O'Brien have submitted a new planning application to Sligo County Council to amend the north front elevation and east side elevation of their dwelling house at Carrowkeel and Cloonakeemoge townlands, Beltra, Co. Sligo (F91 XC82). The amendments, which are now in the pre‑validation stage, involve changes to the window fenestration on both elevations. The house was originally granted planning permission under reference PL2260002, and the current request seeks to modify that permission under reference PL2560072.

The application was received by the council on 21 May 2026. It is currently awaiting validation before any decision can be made. The O’Briens have not yet received a decision, and the council has not yet published any comments or objections. The amendments are limited to the appearance of the windows and do not propose any new extensions or structural changes to the dwelling.

Sligo County Council will consider the application in the context of the existing planning conditions attached to the original permission. If approved, the changes would allow the O’Briens to alter the window layout on the north front and east side of the house, potentially improving natural light and ventilation. The council will assess whether the proposed fenestration changes comply with local design guidelines and any relevant conservation area requirements.

The case is one of many small‑scale amendments that the council receives each year. While the council has not yet issued a decision, the application remains in the pre‑validation queue and will be reviewed in the next planning committee meeting.

The council’s planning officers will examine the technical drawings and photographs supplied by the O’Briens to assess whether the proposed window changes meet statutory requirements for safety, energy efficiency and visual impact. They will also check that the alterations do not conflict with local character rules that apply to the site. The council will publish any comments or objections from the public before a final decision is made.

For more information, see the Sligo County Council planning portal.

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