Coláiste Dún and Rí, Turner's Hill Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
Construction of a large multi-storey extension to Coláiste Dún and Rí in Kingscourt.
2460211 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 17 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460211
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a 5,850 square metre school extension ranging from two to four storeys, connected to the existing building by a first-floor link bridge. The works also include PV panels, 39 additional parking spaces, a new ballcourt, and student outdoor areas.
- Floor area
- 5,850 m²
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
- For (a)construction of a proposed extension to an existing post primary school, ranging from 2 to 4 storeys, connected to the existing school by new link bridge at first floor level. Total proposed development floor area is 5850 sq m. Development to include pv panel installation. Overall site area 2.87 ha. (b) extended onsite road network to include 39 no. Additional car parking spaces together with set down areas. (c)associated siteworks to include
- 1 no. Additional ballcourt, student outdoor areas, landscaping, additional bicycle parking and covered shelters at existing bike store locations and diversion works to existing stream
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enniskeen, Kingscourt, Co Cavan | Oct 2025 | €10,000 | 280 m |
| Mohercrom, Kingscourt, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €252,500 | 280 m |
| Cortubber, Kingscourt, Meathnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €210,000 | 280 m |
| Bailieborough Rd, Kingscourt, Cavan | Apr 2026 | €393,000 | 283 m |
| Willowbank, Rocks Rd, Kingscourt | Jun 2026 | €515,000 | 381 m |
| Main Street, Kingscourt, Co Cavan | Jun 2025 | €200,000 | 416 m |
| Saint Marys Road, Kingscourt, Cavan | Jan 2026 | €241,500 | 431 m |
| Baileboro Road, Kiingscourt, Co Cavan | Mar 2026 | €300,000 | 492 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 received17 May 2024
- Decision due11 July 2024
- Decision issued10 July 2024
- Grant issued21 August 2024
- Permission expiry20 August 2029
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