Permission for proposed additional classroom facilities, as follows…

Application details

Planning reference

2560291

Council

Louth County Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

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

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 May 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

12 Dec 2025

Final grant date

21 Jan 2026