GrantedInfrastructureDecided 21 November 2018

Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Co.Laois

Demolition of a prefab and construction of a two-classroom extension at a school in Mountmellick.

18598 · Laois County Council · Lodged 8 October 2018

Reference: 18598
Authority: Laois County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 8 October 2018

Summary

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Permission is sought to construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the school consisting of two classrooms and toilets. The project also involves the demolition of an existing single-classroom prefab building.

Infrastructureschoolextensiondemolitionclassroom

Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Construct a single storey extension to the rear of the school, consisting of 2 no. Classrooms and toilets together with the demolition of an existing single classroom prefab, all located to the west/rear of the existing school and all associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Community Educational and InstitutionalCI

“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”

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

Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). 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
Address	Date	Price	Distance
12 Davitt Court, Mountmellick, Laois	May 2025	€258,000	129 m
25 Davitt Court, Davitt Rd, Mountmellick	Jun 2026	€233,000	179 m
26 Davitt Court Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois	Jan 2025	€297,500	184 m
21 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois	Mar 2026	€180,000	189 m
1 Connolly St, Mountmellick, Co Laois	Nov 2025	€230,000	260 m
Davitt Rd Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Laois	Apr 2026	€400,000	278 m
24 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois	Oct 2025	€440,000	294 m
5 Sarsfield St, Mountmellick, Laois	May 2026	€240,000	378 m

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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 received8 October 2018
Decision due2 December 2018
Decision issued21 November 2018
Grant issued3 January 2019
Permission expiry2 January 2024

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