For development consisting of; demolition of the existing school buildings, all associated out buildings, structures…

Application details

Planning reference

221185

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For development consisting of; demolition of the existing school buildings, all associated out buildings, structures, play shelters etc. Construction of a new 2-storey primary school with a total floor area of circa 2,537 sqm incorporating 12 general classrooms, 2 S.E.N. classrooms, GP hall and ancillary accommodation. Modification to main entrance gate of Tubber Road. Modification extend to St. Colman's Park entrance. Localized road realignment works and new footpaths along the Tubber Road including controlled zebra crossing. Erection of totem signage associated with St. Colman's Park. (signage area of circa 8sqm). Provision of external store (circa 12.25 sqm), vehicular drop-off set-down and on-site parking, associated hard and soft play surfaces, boundary treatments, heat pump enclosure, associated site development works and all other ancillary services. A Nature Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: circa 2,537 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: circa 653 sqm

Location / address

Ballyhugh , Tubber Road Gort , Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Nov 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

24 May 2023

Final grant date

3 Jul 2023

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   21 Nov 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   24 May 2023

3. Final grant

   3 Jul 2023

4. Works commenced

   4 Feb 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data