Retention permission for the following (1) to retain as-built alterations to our existing

Stuart and Paula Jones of Moylough, Tubbercurry, have lodged a new planning application with Sligo County Council to retain a number of existing works on their property. The application seeks permission to keep the as‑built alterations to the dwelling that were originally approved under Planning Ref. PL 05/294, to retain an attic conversion that has already been carried out, and to keep a detached garage that is part of the site’s development. All of these works, together with the associated site development, are located at F91P8D5 in Tubbercurry.

The council received the application on 28 April 2026. It was assigned a decision code of CONDITIONAL, indicating that the council will consider the request but may impose conditions on any approval. The decision was expected by 8 September 2026, and the council issued its final decision on 3 September 2026. The approval was granted by Sligo County Council, the local authority responsible for planning matters in the area.

The retention permission is a common mechanism in Irish planning law that allows owners to keep works that have already been carried out, provided they meet the relevant planning conditions. In this case, the Joneses are seeking to preserve the alterations and conversions that have become part of the character of their home. The council’s decision to grant conditional approval suggests that the works are generally in line with local planning policies, though the council may require certain conditions to be met before final approval is confirmed.

The application and decision are recorded in the council’s planning file under reference 2660155. The file details the specific works to be retained and the conditions attached to the approval. The decision confirms that the Joneses may continue to use the existing alterations, attic conversion, and detached garage as part of their dwelling, subject to any conditions imposed by the council.

For more details see the Sligo County Council planning file (ref 2660155).

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