FORMER SCOIL IOSAF NATIONAL SCHOOL, BALLYNALLY, MOVILLE
Demolition of a derelict school and construction of a new four-classroom primary school in Moville.
2051293 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 14 September 2020
- Reference
- 2051293
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 September 2020
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 560 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes the demolition of the former Scoil Naomh Iosaf National School. It will be replaced by a new single-storey, four-classroom primary school featuring roof-mounted solar panels, a car park, a ball court, and a junior play area.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
(1) demolition of existing derelict former scoil naomh iosaf national school building (2) construction of a new single storey four classroom primary school with ancillary accommodation, roof mounted pv solar panels and school signage (3) new car park with drop off and associated entry and exit points (4) new ball court and junior play area to the rear of the proposed school (5) all associated works and site works including connection to the existing storm and foul drainage, fencing, walls, landscaping, public lighting, bicycle shelter, gas compound, flag poles and all remaining structures
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchview, Ballynally, Moville | Apr 2025 | €410,000 | 93 m |
| 10 Manor Court, Moville, Donegal | Feb 2025 | €225,000 | 228 m |
| 13 New Park Gardens, Ballynally, Moville | Mar 2026 | €110,000 | 245 m |
| 115 St Finians Park, Moville, Donegal | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 318 m |
| Bath Terrace Lane, Moville, Co Donegal | Jun 2025 | €41,000 | 347 m |
| 7b Crawford Sq, Moville, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €86,000 | 397 m |
| 6 Crawford Sq, Moville, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €175,000 | 399 m |
| Lackeney, Moyville, Co Donegal | Oct 2025 | €40,000 | 405 m |
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Timeline
- Application received14 September 2020
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