Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 18 July 2024

Scoil Bhride National School, Athgarvan, Curragh

Replacement of boundary fencing and gates at Scoil Bhride National School.

2460504 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 4 June 2024

Reference
2460504
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
4 June 2024

Summary

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The project involves replacing existing timber post and rail boundary fencing and gates with painted weldmesh metal fencing and gates of varying heights. The new fencing will range from 1.2 metres to 2.4 metres high along the school's boundaries and within the grounds.

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Official record

Development description

  • For the replacement of the existing timber post and rail boundary fencing including replacement of existing gates and all associated siteworks, on the site boundaries and within the school site, with painted weldmesh type metal fencing and gates of varying heights as follows
  • 1.2m high replacement fencing to part of front / northern boundary along the r413 regional road (replacing existing timber fencing)
  • 1.2m high replacement fencing and gate (replacing existing timber fencing and steel gate) along part side/eastern boundary adjacent to the curragh plains (kilcullen side of school)
  • 2.4m high fencing (in place of existing timber fencing) to part side/eastern boundary adjacent to the curragh plains to rear of school (kilcullen side of school)
  • 2.4m high fencing (in place of existing timber fencing) and 2.4m high pedestrian gate to both rear southern and western boundaries adjacent to the athgarvan gaa grounds and car park
  • 2.4m high fencing (in place of existing weldmesh fencing) and gate to provide secure enclosure to existing school treatment plant and kiosk to rear of school
  • New 2.4m high gates and 2.4m high fencing and associated siteworks within the school grounds, to provide secure boundaries and secure play areas within the school grounds

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Community and EducationCI
To provide for community and educational facilities.

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

Objective set by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 - Athgarvan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
1 Eyrefield, Athgarvan, NewbridgeMay 2025€595,000381 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received4 June 2024
  2. Decision due29 July 2024
  3. Decision issued18 July 2024
  4. Grant issued29 August 2024
  5. Permission expiry28 August 2029

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