St. Fiacc’s National School, Killeshin Rd., Graiguecullen
Construction of an astro turf pitch with lighting and fencing at St. Fiacc's National School.
2460427 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 20 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460427
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the construction of a new astro turf pitch at the school. The development will include associated sports lighting, fencing, and all related site works.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The construction of an astro turf pitch, associated lighting & fencing, and all associated site 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 - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount, Church Rd, Graiguecullen | Feb 2026 | €215,000 | 117 m |
| 31 St Fiaccs Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow | Jul 2025 | €141,000 | 122 m |
| Shanglynn, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen | May 2025 | €380,000 | 148 m |
| 1 Church St, Governey Park, Graiguecullen | Jul 2025 | €206,000 | 173 m |
| Killeshin Rd, Graiguecullen, Carlow | Jun 2025 | €610,000 | 184 m |
| 15 St Fiaac'S Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlownot full market price | Apr 2026 | €130,000 | 217 m |
| 28 Oakley Pk, Portlaoise Rd, Carlow | Jun 2026 | €261,000 | 220 m |
| 59 St Fiacc's Terrace, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow | Oct 2025 | €159,000 | 234 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 December 2024
- Further information requested21 February 2025
- Further information received30 July 2025
- Decision due16 December 2025
- Decision issued10 December 2025
- Grant issued21 January 2026
- Permission expiry20 January 2031
In the area
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- Granted30 m away
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- Granted50 m away
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