Scoil Naomh Micheal (Sneem National School), Inchinaleega West, Sneem Co. Kerry
Demolition works and construction of a new Special Educational Needs extension at Sneem National School.
2460210 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 11 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460210
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the partial demolition of a single-storey front area and a disused water tower, alongside the relocation of the front boundary wall. A new single-storey Special Educational Needs extension will be built, featuring an outdoor sensory garden, play spaces, and revised parking and drop-off areas.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of (a) the partial demolition of the single storey area to the front of the existing building and the disused water tower, and the demolition and relocation of the front boundary wall and landscaping features. (b) the construction of a single storey special educational needs extension to the side and rear of the existing building including an outdoor sensory garden and outdoor play spaces. ( c) new pedestrian and vehicular access including a new boundary wall, relocated vehicle parking, and additional vehicle parking and drop-off spaces for school use. (d) all associated landscaping and siteworks.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“For the provision of community related facilities.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
Objective set by the Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End, Sneem, Co. Kerry | Sept 2025 | €170,000 | 56 m |
| North Square, Sneem, Co Kerry | May 2025 | €110,000 | 204 m |
| 17 Seaview Estate, Sneem, N/anot full market price | Jan 2025 | €50,520 | 249 m |
| 11 Pairc Ardsheelane, Sneem, Kerry | May 2026 | €300,000 | 336 m |
| 18 Pairc Ardshellhane, Sneem, Kerry | Mar 2026 | €317,000 | 397 m |
| Dreenauliffe, Sneem, Co Kerry | Nov 2025 | €100,000 | 443 m |
| Inchinaleega West, Sneem, Kerrynot full market price | May 2025 | €130,000 | 443 m |
| 1 New St, South Sq, Sneem | Mar 2026 | €150,000 | 446 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 received11 April 2024
- Decision due5 June 2024
- Decision issued5 June 2024
- Grant issued9 July 2024
- Permission expiry8 July 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted100 m away
RENOVATE AND EXTEND EXISTING DWELLING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
INCHINALEEGA WEST , SNEEM , CO KERRY
18409KerryLodged 3 May 2018Extension
- Granted120 m away
Planning permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage with connection to the public sewer…
Inchinaleega West , Sneem , Co Kerry
2460442KerryLodged 10 Jul 2024New dwelling
- Granted170 m away
DEMOLISH EXISTING DWELLING AND COMMERICAL STORAGE BUILDING AND REPLACE THESE WITH NEW SHOP, ANCILLARY STORAGE…
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25199KerryLodged 22 Jul 2025Change of use
- Granted180 m away
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North Square , Inchinaleega East , Sneem
2660388KerryLodged 1 May 2026Housing estate
- Refused180 m away
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North Square , Sneem , Co. Kerry
2560977KerryLodged 24 Oct 2025Apartments
- Awaiting decision180 m away
INVALID DEVELOP A SITE TO INCLUDE (I) PARTLY DEMOLISH, RENOVATE AND EXTEND 2NO. EXISTING TWO-STOREY HOUSES AT…
North Square , Sneem , Co. Kerry
2560905KerryLodged 3 Oct 2025Apartments
- Granted200 m away
The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing Sneem Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising; a…
Sneem Wastewater Pumping Station , Off Inchinaleega Drive , In the townland of Inchinaleega West County Kerry.
2560044KerryLodged 31 Jan 2025Infrastructure
- Granted200 m away
The development consists of (a) retention planning permission to retain both dwelling houses and all…
No. 1 & No.2 Hussey’s Yard Inchinaleega West , North Square Sneem , Co. Kerry
2560319KerryLodged 21 Apr 2025Retention
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