Knocknagundarragh, Borris, Co. Carlow
Two-storey school extension in Borris including classrooms and a student dining area.
1766 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 6 March 2017
- Reference
- 1766
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 March 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of a two-level extension to the existing school. The upper ground floor will connect to the existing school and feature a single-classroom ASD unit and three mainstream classrooms, while the lower floor will house a student dining area and kitchen.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the following development: an extension to the existing school on two levels comprising of an upper ground floor connection, at existing school floor level, with a single classroom asd unit and all ancillary rooms, along with 3 mainstream classrooms and sanitary facilities, and a lower floor with new student dining area and associated kitchen/preparation area and all associated site and ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community and educational facilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Carlow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Variation Number 1 Borris Small Town Plan (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received6 March 2017
- Further information requested27 April 2017
- Further information received4 August 2017
- Decision due31 August 2017
- Decision issued31 August 2017
- Grant issued3 October 2017
- Permission expiry2 October 2022
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