Permission for: (1) Retain the use of land (site area of 1.237 Hectares/3.057 Acres) for

Sligo County Council has issued a conditional decision on a planning application submitted by Sheila Ryan for land in Gleann, Collooney, Co Sligo. The application, reference 2660101, seeks permission to retain the use of 1.237 hectares (3.057 acres) of land for a dog exercise area, including all ancillary facilities. It also requests the retention of upgraded vehicular access and a 1.72‑metre high boundary fence, together with associated landscaping and site works.

The council received the application on 12 March 2026 and set a decision deadline of 4 June 2026. The conditional decision was made on 20 May 2026, a day before the deadline. Under the conditions, the applicant must comply with any further requirements set by the council before the use of the land can be fully approved.

The decision confirms that the land will remain available for the proposed dog exercise area, provided the applicant meets the conditions outlined by the council. The retained vehicular access and boundary fence are also part of the approved conditions, ensuring that the site remains secure and accessible for the intended use.

The application is part of the council’s ongoing review of land use in the Gleann area, which has seen a number of proposals for recreational and community facilities. The council’s decision reflects its commitment to balancing development with community needs, particularly in rural areas such as Collooney.

The conditional nature of the decision means that the applicant must submit further documentation or undertake additional works as directed by the council. Once these conditions are satisfied, the council will issue a final approval, allowing the land to be used as a dog exercise area with the specified facilities.

For more information on the application and the council’s decision, see the Sligo County Council planning file (reference 2660101) and the localnews.ie article covering the decision.

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