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

Jason Kennedy Construction Ltd has applied to Sligo County Council for permission to change the use of the ground‑floor commercial units at the Print House on Market Place, Sligo. The proposal covers a total floor area of 450 m² and would convert the vacant units into short‑stay residential accommodation comprising nine self‑contained rooms with associated communal spaces. The applicant also plans alterations to the building’s elevations and other related works.

The application was submitted on 6 May 2026 and carries a decision code of CONDITIONAL. Council staff are expected to issue a final decision by 30 June 2026, and the proposal was formally decided on 24 June 2026. The council file number for the application is 2660168.

The change of use would allow the Print House to serve as a short‑stay lodging facility, providing visitors with a convenient base in the heart of Sligo town. The proposed rooms are intended to be self‑contained, offering guests privacy and basic amenities while sharing communal areas such as kitchens or lounges. Alterations to the building’s external appearance will be carried out to meet planning requirements and ensure that the development remains sympathetic to the surrounding streetscape.

The council has not yet released detailed comments on the application, but the conditional decision indicates that further conditions may apply before the project can proceed. Local residents and businesses in Market Place are likely to watch the outcome closely, as the new accommodation could increase footfall in the area.

For more information, see Sligo County Council planning file 2660168.

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