Demolition of existing single storey school accommodation and the construction of a new…
Abacas Special School, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5, D05 F8F8
Proposed development
The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey school accommodation and the construction of a new part single storey, part two-storey 16-classroom special school with a floor area of approx. 4070 m² to the rear of the existing school and the neighbouring Scoil Eoin. The new school will comprise; teaching spaces, general purpose hall, music rooms, home economics room, multi-sensory rooms, library, administration areas, sanitary facilities and associated ancillary accommodation. The development will also include all associated site works including; covered walkway between the new school and Scoil Eoin, car parking, bicycle parking, ballcourt, shared all weather playing areas, classroom gardens including roof gardens to the first floor, open spaces/landscaping, plant, bin stores, site services, and utility connections to facilitate the development. There will also be vehicular and pedestrian access to the development via Greendale Rd and Thornville Road through existing site entrances. The development will be completed on a phased basis on this live school site.
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The council recorded a decision on 16 Apr 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.
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