Planning application · Louth County Council

Proposed additional classroom facilities, as follows…

St. Joseph’s National School , Tom Bellew Avenue , Dundalk

2560291 · LouthGranted
Reference
2560291
Planning authority
Louth County Council
Received
21 May 2025
Decided
12 Dec 2025
Status
Granted
Floor area
791 m²
Site area
1.738 ha
Further information requested
11 Jul 2025
Further information received
1 Dec 2025

Proposed development

Permission for proposed additional classroom facilities, as follows: 2 storey extension to Southeast containing 2 No. SEN classrooms with Quiet space, storage, toilet and shower facilities, Entrance lobby, Central Activities space, Multi activity room, Administration office, Cleaner’s sluice room, staff toilets, access stairs, lift, and plant room all at ground floor level with 3 No. Mainstream classrooms with ensuite toilet facilities, one universal access toilet, circulation space at first floor level (Total Floor area 757.52sq.m.); canopy to rear to connect proposed classrooms to the existing school; existing staff carpark (including 6 no. additional parking spaces) to be reorientated with the partial loss of existing playground space & 5 No. trees, 2 No. car charging points to be installed; New Secure Soft Play area and Sensory Garden adjacent to SEN classrooms,16 No. space bicycle shelter; All associated site and utility works including landscaping works.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 12 Dec 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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