GrantedInfrastructureDecided 7 August 2024

Scoil Muire Na Dea Chomhairle (Kilkishen National School), Kilkishen, Co. Clare

Construction of a single-storey extension and internal alterations at Kilkishen National School.

2360297 · Clare County Council · Lodged 3 August 2023

Reference: 2360297
Authority: Clare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 August 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a 521 sqm single-storey extension to the school to accommodate two SEN classroom bases, quiet spaces, and a central activities area. The works also involve the demolition of an existing classroom, internal reconfiguration, and modifications to the front boundary wall.

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Storey: 1
Floor area: 521 m²

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Development description

The proposed works will consist of
The construction of a single storey extension (521 sqm), comprising 2no. Sen classroom bases, 2no. Quiet space rooms associated with the sen bases, a central activities space, daily living skills room, multi-activity room, an office, pupil toilets with shower area, staff toilets, storage rooms, circulation areas, including a new link to the existing school building containing internal steps and platform lift
Modification works to an existing flat roof link including reroofing and elevational alterations
Demolition of an existing mainstream classroom to facilitate the proposed extension
Internal reconfiguration of the existing school building to accommodate the displaced mainstream classroom, modifications will including rear elevational changes and the addition of 2no. Roof lights for new classroom toilets
Alteration to the existing front boundary wall, entailing partial demolition and removal of pedestrian access gates, relocation of existing mesh panel fencing and vehicular access gates
Construction of a new front boundary wall with new pedestrian access gates, raise the retained section of front boundary wall and installing new vehicular access gates
Alteration of the existing roadside parking area to accommodate 6no. Additional parking spaces including accessible parking bays and electric vehicle charging points
The provision of a new footpath between parking spaces and the front boundary wall
Alterations to northern boundary treatment
The construction of mesh panel fencing enclosures for the sensory garden, secure play areas associated with the sen bases, replacement basketball court, and extended all-weather pitch
Works to redirect a section of the existing public storm water sewer traversing the site
And the installation of a new bicycle shelter

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

CommunityED

“The development of lands for community uses shall be taken to include the use of lands for community, civic, health services, public or educational uses including the provision of schools, community halls, healthcare facilities etc.”

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
18 Teeronea, Kilkishen, Clare	Jul 2025	€66,000	223 m
6 Teeronea, Kilkishen, Clare	Dec 2025	€280,000	305 m
34 Cluain Na Laoi, Kilkishen, Clare	Sept 2025	€275,000	421 m
Main St, Kilkishen, Clare	May 2025	€60,000	435 m
1 Cluain Na Laoi, Kilkishen, Clare	Jul 2025	€255,000	458 m
Main Street, Kilkishen, Co. Clare	Nov 2025	€140,000	492 m

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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 received3 August 2023
Further information requested26 September 2023
Further information received2 July 2024
Decision due7 August 2024
Decision issued7 August 2024
Grant issued10 September 2024
Permission expiry9 September 2029

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