Planning application · Meath County Council

Construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450…

Coláiste De Lacy Ashbourne Education Campus , Ballybin , Ashbourne Co. Meath.

2460514 · MeathGranted
Reference
2460514
Planning authority
Meath County Council
Received
10 Jul 2024
Decided
20 Jan 2025
Status
Granted
Floor area
10,872 m²
Site area
41910 ha
Further information requested
2 Sept 2024
Further information received
16 Dec 2024

Proposed development

the development will consist of the construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450 to 1,000 pupils. The proposed extensions include: a 2-storey east block comprising of PE hall, gym, changing facilities, 4 specialist classrooms, 3 general classrooms, and office with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. A 2-storey west block comprising of 17 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, Library, offices, Staff Room, pedestrian link with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. Existing internal renovations to coincide with the new extension to provide 1 general classroom, 1 specialist classroom and pedestrian link circulation. 23m2 Singe storey extension to the existing Boiler plant room. Total floor area of phase 2 extension C. 5045m2 Proposed site works to include the construction of new 25m2 standalone ESB sub-station, 115m x 80m grass pitch, the removal of 3 no. existing ball courts to be replaced with hard play area, 4 no. basketball courts, 48m2 external compound for Heat Pumps & Gas tank, bicycle stand for 138 bicycles, 37 no. car park spaces together with boundary treatment, ancillary infrastructure works and landscaping.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 20 Jan 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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