Construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity

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.

Planning status

Permission was granted on 20 Jan 2025. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 3 Mar 2030.

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