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Planning permission in Strandhill

Planning permission in Strandhill is decided by Sligo County Council. Search Strandhill planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Strandhill over the last 5 years.

Granted in Strandhill

36 granted, 4 refused in the last 5 years. That is 3 points below the Sligo average.

Applications
58

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
40

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
15%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Strandhill

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Sligo County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
Permission to Retain changes made to fenestration, provision of a Skylight, removal of chimney and alterations to internal layout
6 Beach View Park, Strandhill, Sligo, reference 2660330
29 Sept 2026
Granted
The development consisting of converting the existing attic into a living space and bathroom (39.5m2), as well as alterations to the front, side...
30 The Plains, Top Road, Strandhill, reference 2660267
11 Aug 2026
Refused
The construction of a two-storey dwelling house with external terrace area and multiple storage areas, together with connections to the existing...
Top Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, reference 2660176
30 Jun 2026
Granted
Retention Permission for Garden Steel Storage shed (40sqm) positioned circa 2014, and extension(15sqm) to original Domestic Garage together with...
Beach House, Shore Road, Strandhill, reference 2560507
9 Mar 2026
Granted
The demolition of the existing single story side extension and rear conservatory to the existing dwelling and the construction of a new single...
14 Wuthering Heights, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, reference 2560548
18 Feb 2026
Granted
The demolition of existing single-story extension to rear, to be replaced with part single and part 2 story flat roof extension;
Shore Road, Strandhill, Co.Sligo, reference 2560542
16 Feb 2026
Granted
The conversion of the existing attic space into a bedroom and ensuite (32sqm) as well as alterations to the front, side and rear elevations,...
No. 19 The Plains, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, reference 2513
29 Jan 2026
Granted
To demolish existing dwelling and associated garage, construction of a new single story dwelling, a new garage to the rear, a covered car port, re...
'Back Acres', Carrowdough, Strandhill, reference 2560454
8 Jan 2026

Strandhill planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Strandhill planning

Do I need planning permission in Strandhill?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Strandhill as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Sligo County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Strandhill?

Sligo County Council is the planning authority for Strandhill. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Strandhill?

90 in 100 decided applications in Strandhill were granted over the last 5 years, from 40 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.