The construction of a new single storey 8-classroom school building with a total floor area of 2,580sqm…

Application details

Planning reference

21184

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

The construction of a new single storey 8-classroom school building with a total floor area of 2,580sqm and incorporating associated teaching and clinical spaces, a general purpose/dining hall, library, staff rooms and all ancillary accommodation, including photovoltaic panels at roof level. Works to the new school grounds will consist of the provision of play and kick about areas, covered outdoor seating, dining and teaching spaces, a tool shed and bin store and associated hard and soft landscaping throughout. The development will also include a new vehicular access from the Longford Road. The new access will incorporate an internal drop-off and pick-up area for both cars and buses, the provision of 32 no car parking spaces, incorporating 2 no. disabled parking spaces, 10 no. mini bus parking bays and 10 no. bicycle parking stands. Permission is also sought for new foul, water and drainage system works, boundary treatments and all other site development works

Location / address

The Grounds of St Finians College , Longford Road , Irishtown

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Apr 2021

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

15 Oct 2021

Final grant date

24 Nov 2021

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   12 Apr 2021

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   15 Oct 2021

3. Final grant

   24 Nov 2021

4. Works commenced

   17 Nov 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   4 Mar 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data