Home extension and renovation with rear and first-floor additions

Stuart and Gillian Beare have submitted a planning application for a substantial renovation of their home at Ar Teach Beag in Castlegal, Co Sligo. The proposal, received by Sligo County Council on 16 April 2026, seeks permission for a single‑storey extension to the rear of the dwelling, a first‑floor extension, and the addition of dormer windows to the existing roof. The plans also include an external store on the right‑hand side gable, as well as a demolition of the current rear sun‑room attachment.

In addition to the new extensions, the Beares intend to update the fenestration, doors and roof finishes on all elevations, and to reconfigure the internal layout of the house. The application, identified as Reference 2660140, was approved by the council with a conditional decision on 28 May 2026, with the final decision due on 10 June 2026. The council’s decision code is listed as CONDITIONAL, indicating that the approval is subject to certain conditions that the applicants must satisfy before construction can commence.

The site address is Ar Teach Beag, Grellagh, Castlegal, Co Sligo, F91 X803. The planning file details the eight main works items: alterations to fenestration and external finishes, alterations to floor plans, the single‑storey rear extension, the first‑floor extension, demolition of the rear sun‑room, dormers on the rear roof, the external store, and ancillary site works.

The Beares’ proposal is part of a broader trend of homeowners in the area seeking to modernise and extend existing properties while retaining the character of their homes. The council’s conditional approval means that the applicants will need to comply with any stipulated conditions before work can begin, ensuring that the development meets local planning standards and preserves the visual integrity of the neighbourhood.

For more details see the Sligo County Council planning file (Reference 2660140).

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