Demolish the existing detached domestic garage and to widen the property entrance gateway

Denis Foley has applied for permission from Sligo County Council to demolish the detached domestic garage on his property at Velmead, Pearse Road, Sligo (F91 AK2Y) and to widen the entrance gateway to a width of 4.0 metres. The application was received by the council on 1 May 2026 and is listed under reference number 2660164.

The council’s decision, issued on 23 June 2026, grants conditional permission for the works. The condition requires that the applicant ensures the demolition complies with safety regulations and that the widened gateway meets the required width specification before any construction commences. No further details of the conditions were disclosed in the brief decision notice.

This application follows a series of planning decisions in Sligo during 2026, including approvals for new sheds, changes of use for commercial units and residential developments across the county. The council’s recent activity reflects ongoing development within the region, with several projects receiving conditional or full approval throughout the year.

The decision is expected to allow Foley to proceed with the demolition and gateway widening once all conditions are satisfied. Residents in the area have not been notified of any impact beyond the proposed works on the property itself.

For further information, see the Sligo County Council planning file 2660164 on localnews.ie.

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