The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey school accommodation…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1782/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey school accommodation and the construction of a new part single storey, part two-storey 16-classroom special school with a floor area of approx. 4070 m² to the rear of the existing school and the neighbouring Scoil Eoin. The new school will comprise; teaching spaces, general purpose hall, music rooms, home economics room, multi-sensory rooms, library, administration areas, sanitary facilities and associated ancillary accommodation. The development will also include all associated site works including; covered walkway between the new school and Scoil Eoin, car parking, bicycle parking, ballcourt, shared all weather playing areas, classroom gardens including roof gardens to the first floor, open spaces/landscaping, plant, bin stores, site services, and utility connections to facilitate the development. There will also be vehicular and pedestrian access to the development via Greendale Rd and Thornville Road through existing site entrances. The development will be completed on a phased basis on this live school site.

Location / address

Abacas Special School, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5, D05 F8F8

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

9 Apr 2025

Council decision

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Council decision date

16 Apr 2025