ST. JOSEPHS SECONDARY SCHOOL, DOON ROAD DOON WEST, BALLYBUNION CO. KERRY
Retention of existing school buildings, new windows, and a replacement permanent classroom building.
22276 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 14 March 2022
- Reference
- 22276
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 March 2022
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the existing school buildings as constructed. Full planning permission is also requested to install new windows, make elevational changes, and replace an existing prefabricated standalone building with a permanent standalone classroom building.
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Official record
Development description
(a) retention permission to retain the existing school buildings as constructed. Full planning permission is also sought for: (b) the provision of new windows to the west and north of the existing school building. (c) removal of existing prefabricated standalone building and the construction of a replacement, permanent standalone classroom building to the northwest of the site. (d) elevational changes to existing school buildings and all associated ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Existing built areas of mixed use”
National zoning type: Built up area
Objective set by the Listowel Municipal District Local Area Plan 2020-2026 (2020–2026). 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cratloe, Doon Rd, Ballybunion | Feb 2026 | €250,000 | 101 m |
| 4 Hillview Crescent, Doon Rd, Ballybunion | Jun 2026 | €270,000 | 214 m |
| 4 Doon Bay Chalets, Doon Rd, Ballybunnion | Nov 2025 | €166,000 | 258 m |
| Glen Rd, Doon West, Ballybunnion | Aug 2025 | €135,000 | 283 m |
| 31 Doon Ard, Doon Rd, Ballybunionnot full market price | Jan 2025 | €280,000 | 360 m |
| Cliff Road, Ballybunion, Kerrynot full market price | Oct 2025 | €150,000 | 375 m |
| Cliff Road, Ballybunnion, Kerry | Dec 2025 | €70,000 | 378 m |
| Cliff Road, Ballybunnion, Kerry | Dec 2025 | €100,000 | 378 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 March 2022
- Further information requested5 May 2022
- Further information received12 May 2022
- Decision due8 June 2022
- Decision issued8 June 2022
- Grant issued12 July 2022
- Permission expiry11 July 2027
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