Carry out development at The Downes, Portlaoise
The Downes, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
up to 3 storeys · 7.47 ha · Declared invalid
Planning application 2460428 to Laois County Council: Carry out development which will consist of the construction of part two storey, at The Downes, Portlaoise.
Timeline
- Application lodged
Key facts
Proposed development
carry out development which will consist of the construction of part two storey and part three storey 1000 pupil secondary school to include general classrooms, specialist classrooms, a general-purpose hall, PE hall, offices, staff room, library, sanitary facilities and ancillary spaces. The development also includes the provision of: • New site entrance from the adjoining Timahoe / Well Road (R426), access road with cycle and foot paths, car and bicycle parking spaces. • Provision of new footpath on the Timahoe / Well Road (R426), connecting to the existing. • 6 no. ball courts, landscaped gardens and external social space. • Provision of a heat pump and gas storage areas, a storage shelter and covered work area and bin storage area. • Provision for all landscaping, boundary treatments, associated drainage, attenuation and other site services with all related site development and ancillary works
Planning status
The application was declared invalid by the council. A corrected application may be lodged again.
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