Planning application received: Change of use from derelict disused national school to residential dwelling including for internal refurbishment work, m

On 5 September 2026, Sligo County Council received a planning application from Conor Mc Namee for the former Easkey National School on Monereagh Road in Easkey, County Sligo. The proposal seeks to change the use of the derelict, disused national school building into a residential dwelling, including for internal r. The application, reference 2660365, is currently listed as incomplete on the council’s planning portal, indicating that it is awaiting further review or additional documentation before a decision can be made. The applicant has not yet received any formal approval, and the council has not issued a decision. The change of use would repurpose the historic school site, which has stood vacant for several years, into private residential accommodation. No further details about the proposed dwelling, such as the number of units or design plans, are provided in the application summary. The council’s planning team will assess the proposal against local planning policies and any relevant environmental or heritage considerations before proceeding. Residents of Easkey and surrounding areas may wish to monitor the council’s website for updates on the status of the application. For more details, see the Sligo County Council planning portal.

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