Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Davitt Road, Mountmellick
Construction of a new special educational needs extension and play areas at Scoil Phadraig Naofa.
21839 · Laois County Council · Lodged 6 December 2021
- Reference
- 21839
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 December 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a two-storey and single-storey SEN extension containing two classrooms to the rear of the school. It also includes a new multisensory garden, play areas, bicycle parking, and the removal of an existing temporary prefabricated building.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Construct a two storey and a single storey sen base extension to the rear/southwest of the existing school containing 2 no classrooms, together with associated ancillary accommodation. The extension will include a new relocated stairs. A new multisensory garden and a hard and soft play area are also proposed to the rear/west of the existing school. The proposed works also include the removal of an existing storey sen temporary prefabricated building located to the rear/southwest of the school , together with all associated siteworks, including the provision of 16 no. Bicycle spaces to the front/east of the school.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Davitt Court, Mountmellick, Laois | May 2025 | €258,000 | 117 m |
| 25 Davitt Court, Davitt Rd, Mountmellick | Jun 2026 | €233,000 | 134 m |
| 26 Davitt Court Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois | Jan 2025 | €297,500 | 139 m |
| 21 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois | Mar 2026 | €180,000 | 229 m |
| Davitt Rd Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Laois | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 279 m |
| 1 Connolly St, Mountmellick, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 307 m |
| 24 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois | Oct 2025 | €440,000 | 343 m |
| 5 Sarsfield St, Mountmellick, Laois | May 2026 | €240,000 | 413 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 received6 December 2021
- Decision due8 February 2022
- Decision issued7 February 2022
- Grant issued14 March 2022
- Permission expiry13 March 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Granted50 m away
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2460687LaoisLodged 12 Nov 2024Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
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16299LaoisLodged 24 Jun 2016Alterations
- Granted50 m away
Retain prefabricated accommodation, consisting of 3 no. classrooms and toilets, all located to the south/rear…
Davitt Road , Mountmellick , Co. Laois
18512LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2018Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Construct a single storey extension, consisting of 2 no. classrooms and toilets together with the demolition…
St Joseph's Girls National School , Davitt Road , Mountmellick
18597LaoisLodged 5 Oct 2018Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
Construct a single storey extension to the rear of the school, consisting of 2 no. classrooms and toilets…
Davitt Road , Mountmellick , Co.Laois
18598LaoisLodged 8 Oct 2018Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Construct — a single storey extension to the Front/North East of the School containing a Home School Liaison…
Scoil Phadraig Naofa , Davitt Road , Mountmellick
19322LaoisLodged 6 Jun 2019Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
Construct — a single storey extension to the Front/North East of the School containing a Home School Liaison…
Scoil Phadraig Naofa , Davitt Road , Mountmellick
19329LaoisLodged 10 Jun 2019Extension
- Granted50 m away
Construct a single storey temporary prefabricated accommodation unit for Special Education Needs consisting…
Scoil Phadraig Naofa , Davitt Road , Mountmellick
19380LaoisLodged 4 Jul 2019Commercial
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