St. Brigid's National School, Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 P820
Demolition of a single-storey infant school building and construction of a new two-storey school extension in Castleknock.
FW26A/0266E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 30 June 2026
- Reference
- FW26A/0266E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 30 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at St. Brigid's National School consists of demolishing the existing single-storey Block E. In its place, a new two-storey, 1,520 square metre school extension will be built, featuring eight general classrooms and a two-classroom Special Educational Needs unit.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 1,520 m²
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the demolition of the existing single-storey infant/junior school building (block e) and the construction of a new two-storey 1,520 sqm school extension comprising a two-classroom sen unit, eight general classrooms, associated service rooms, and all ancillary site development and landscaping works.
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: Community facilities
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Denewood, Beechpark Ave, Castleknock Dublin 15 | Mar 2025 | €554,000 | 72 m |
| 60 Castleknock Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Aug 2025 | €850,000 | 123 m |
| 1 Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Mar 2025 | €1,295,000 | 128 m |
| Apartment 3, Kilbride Lodge, Castleknock Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €487,575 | 129 m |
| Apartment 3 Kilbride Lodge, Castleknock Road, Castleknock | May 2026 | €515,000 | 129 m |
| Lucano, Castleknock Road, Castleknock | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 156 m |
| 40 Castleknock Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Jun 2025 | €1,150,000 | 179 m |
| 11 Beechpark Ave, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Nov 2025 | €1,175,000 | 184 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 received30 June 2026
- Decision due25 August 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
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- InvalidAt this site
Planning Permission for the demolition of the existing single-storey infant/junior school building (Block E)…
St. Brigid’s National School, Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 P820
FW26A/0237EFingalLodged 10 Jun 2026Infrastructure
- Invalid70 m away
The development consists of: Retention of attic conversion comprising the use of attic space as a bedroom…
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FW25A/0369EFingalLodged 1 Sept 2025Retention
- Granted80 m away
The development consists of: Retention of attic conversion comprising the use of attic space as a bedroom…
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FW25A/0389EFingalLodged 11 Sept 2025Retention
- Granted80 m away
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- Granted80 m away
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FW19A/0032FingalLodged 27 Feb 2019Alterations
- Granted80 m away
Attic conversion to non habitable storage space with roof windows to front roof and associate ancillary…
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FW22B/0104FingalLodged 15 Feb 2023Alterations
- Granted90 m away
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FW26A/0185EFingalLodged 6 May 2026Extension
- Refused90 m away
Planning Permission for attic conversion with dormer to both sides roof to accommodate stairs to allow access…
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FW25A/0326EFingalLodged 7 Aug 2025Extension
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