The elected members of Sligo Council Council adopted Ballymote Local Area Plan 2005-2011 on 6 December 2005.
Ballymote LAP, which was prepared following consultation with a wide range of local interests, consists of a written document and a set of maps. The Plan sets out detailed objectives and land

use zoning for the town and its environs, including objectives for housing, community needs, open space, industry and town-centre development. It also addresses issues such as transport, urban design and the protection of heritage assets.
Following screening and consultation with prescribed environmental authorities, the planning authority has determined that the implementation of Ballymote Local Area Plan is not likely to have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, Strategic Environmental Assessment was not required.
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Ballymote LAP will remain in force for six years, but it can be amended at any time.
The Plan is available for inspection or purchase at the Planning Office of the County Council. It can be viewed or downloaded for free by clicking on the link below:
Ballymote Final Adopted Plan
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Ballymote LAP can also be consulted at Sligo City Library and Branch Libraries in Ballymote and Tubbercurry.
Ballymote Branch Library,
The Courthouse,
Teeling Street, Ballymote, County Sligo
Monday 5 pm – 7.30 pm
Wednesday and Thursday 2.30 pm – 5.30pm
Saturday: 11 am – 1.30 pm
Ballymote Area Office,
The Courthouse,
Teeling Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
(Note: Office closed 1 pm – 2 pm everyday)
Planning Section,
Sligo County Council,
County Hall, Riverside, Sligo
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm (including lunchtimes)
Community Library,
Teach Laigne (One Stop Shop),
Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am – 5 pm;
Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm; Saturday: 10 am–4 pm
Sligo City Library,
Stephen Street, Sligo
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 1 pm; 2 pm – 5 pm