Demolition of the existing single storey Music Building

Proposed development

The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey Music Building and associated glass link corridor connection to the Senior School (c. 295 sq.m) and the construction of a new 1–4 storey Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) building (c. 3048 sq.m) inclusive of the provision of the following elements throughout: Reception, 2 no. art rooms, atrium/ collaborative space, town hall space, 3 no. store rooms, plant room, toilets and changing space at ground floor level. Collaboration space, 2 no. science labs, computer lab, art room, town hall space, preparation room, 2 no. store rooms, recording studio, lobby and toilets at first floor level. 2 no. science labs, 5 no. maths rooms, preparation room and toilets at second floor level. Collaboration space, 2 no. science labs, preparation room and toilets at third floor level. The proposal includes the provision of stair cores, lifts and circulation spaces throughout the STEAM building. The proposed development will include the provision of all associated signage and lighting, provision of plant and PV panels at roof level and associated roof access point for servicing/ maintenance only, blue/ green roofs, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments, attenuation proposals, all associated infrastructural and site development works above and below ground and associated connections to services (foul and surface water drainage and water supply) and the provision of an ESB substation (c.28 sq.m) at one of the indicative locations shown, subject to agreement with ESB.

Planning status

Permission was granted on 24 Apr 2026. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the permission normally runs to Apr 2031 (estimate).

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