Castledurrow Demesne, Durrow, Co. Laois
Construction of a single-storey special educational needs extension at a school in Durrow.
22246 · Laois County Council · Lodged 20 April 2022
- Reference
- 22246
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of constructing a single-storey, 2-class Special Educational Needs (SEN) base extension linked to the rear of the existing school. It also includes removing two temporary prefabricated units and adding six new parking spaces.
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Official record
Development description
Construct single storey 2 class sen base extension linked to the rear north/west of the existing school together with ancillary support accommodation along with external play areas and 6 no. New car parking spaces. The proposed development will also include the removal of 2 no. Existing temporary prefabricated accommodation units located to the front south-west of the site, together with all associated site works
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel St, Durrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €280,000 | 99 m |
| Patrick St, Durrow, Laois | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 102 m |
| Carrigan St, Durrow, Laois | Feb 2026 | €265,000 | 217 m |
| Carrigan Street, Durrow, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €131,000 | 303 m |
| 16 Carrigan St, Durrow, Laois | Apr 2025 | €85,000 | 336 m |
| Derry Road, Durrow, Co Laois | Oct 2025 | €388,000 | 373 m |
| 1 Derevald, Cork Rd, Durrow | Mar 2025 | €408,000 | 431 m |
| Donmad, Cork Rd, Durrownot full market price | May 2025 | €210,000 | 441 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 received20 April 2022
- Decision due14 June 2022
- Decision issued10 June 2022
- Grant issued12 July 2022
- Permission expiry11 July 2027
In the area
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- Awaiting decision30 m away
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- Awaiting decision140 m away
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17158LaoisLodged 5 Apr 2017Retention
- Awaiting decision150 m away
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