Change of use of first floor of newly constructed extension

Salus Beauty Ltd has secured conditional approval from Sligo County Council to change the use of the first floor of a newly constructed extension on Main Street in Ballisodare, Co Sligo. The council received the application on 29 April 2026 and issued its decision on 4 June 2026, well ahead of the scheduled decision date of 23 June 2026.

Under the new plan, the space will be converted from a storage area – the use originally granted under planning licence PL 23/60051 – to short‑stay residential letting. The council’s decision code is listed as CONDITIONAL, indicating that certain conditions must be met before full compliance can be achieved. Salus Beauty Ltd will need to satisfy these conditions in order for the change of use to take effect.

The extension was built recently and the first floor has been earmarked for accommodation purposes. By allowing the space to be used for short‑stay residential letting, the council is supporting a flexible housing option that can cater to visitors or temporary residents in the area. The decision reflects the council’s willingness to adapt existing developments to meet changing community needs.

Ballisodare, a small town on the north coast of County Sligo, has seen a number of planning applications in recent months. While this approval focuses on a single development, it comes amid other local news items such as discussions about relocating a bus stop and concerns raised by councillors over developers at Ballisodare Apartments. However, those matters remain separate from the Salus Beauty Ltd application.

For full details of the decision and the conditions attached, see Sligo County Council planning file 2660159.

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