Spa National School, Ballygarran, The Spa Tralee
Extension and classroom reconfiguration at Spa National School, and retention of a shed.
2560274 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 9 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560274
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 9 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct a new school extension containing a safe space and wheelchair-accessible toilet, alongside reconfiguring a multimedia room into a special classroom. The application also seeks retention permission for a partially built shed and permission to complete its construction.
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
(1) permission to construct a new extension comprising a safe space and wheelchair accessible unisex wc; reconfiguration of existing multimedia room to provide a special classroom and multimedia room; and all associated site works; and (2) retention permission to retain partially constructed shed on site; and (3) permission to complete construction of shed
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“For the provision of educational facilities”
Objective set by the Tralee Municipal District Settlements's Plan (Variation No. 1 of the KCDP 2022-2028) (2025–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool, The Spa, Tralee | Jan 2026 | €30,000 | 434 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 April 2025
- Further information requested3 June 2025
- Decision due2 July 2025
- Decision issued2 July 2025
- Grant issued6 August 2025
- Permission expiry5 August 2030
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