Planning application · Galway County Council

for development consisting of; demolition of the existing school buildings…

Ballyhugh , Tubber Road Gort , Co. Galway

221185 · GalwayOn Site
Reference
221185
Planning authority
Galway County Council
Received
21 Nov 2022
Decided
24 May 2023
Status
On Site
Use
Civic / community
Floor area
2,537 m²
Site area
1 ha
Further information requested
24 Jan 2023
Further information received
28 Apr 2023
Commenced
4 Feb 2026

Proposed development

for development consisting of; demolition of the existing school buildings, all associated out buildings, structures, play shelters etc. Construction of a new 2-storey primary school with a total floor area of circa 2,537 sqm incorporating 12 general classrooms, 2 S.E.N. classrooms, GP hall and ancillary accommodation. Modification to main entrance gate of Tubber Road. Modification extend to St. Colman's Park entrance. Localized road realignment works and new footpaths along the Tubber Road including controlled zebra crossing. Erection of totem signage associated with St. Colman's Park. (signage area of circa 8sqm). Provision of external store (circa 12.25 sqm), vehicular drop-off set-down and on-site parking, associated hard and soft play surfaces, boundary treatments, heat pump enclosure, associated site development works and all other ancillary services. A Nature Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: circa 2,537 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: circa 653 sqm

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