Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 5 June 2024

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-generated

The 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.

Infrastructureschoolextensiondemolitioncommunity
Storey
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Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.

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

Community FacilitiesCI
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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
West End, Sneem, Co. KerrySept 2025€170,00056 m
North Square, Sneem, Co KerryMay 2025€110,000204 m
17 Seaview Estate, Sneem, N/anot full market priceJan 2025€50,520249 m
11 Pairc Ardsheelane, Sneem, KerryMay 2026€300,000336 m
18 Pairc Ardshellhane, Sneem, KerryMar 2026€317,000397 m
Dreenauliffe, Sneem, Co KerryNov 2025€100,000443 m
Inchinaleega West, Sneem, Kerrynot full market priceMay 2025€130,000443 m
1 New St, South Sq, SneemMar 2026€150,000446 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

  1. Application received11 April 2024
  2. Decision due5 June 2024
  3. Decision issued5 June 2024
  4. Grant issued9 July 2024
  5. Permission expiry8 July 2029

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