Scoil an Fhraoich Mhóir National School (Great Heath), The Heath, Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Construction of a single-storey extension at Scoil an Fhraoich Mhóir National School to provide new classrooms.
2560603 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560603
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at The Heath, Portlaoise, consists of a new single-storey extension to the side and front of the existing school. It will provide two special educational needs (SEN) classrooms, one mainstream classroom, new play areas, and a new vehicular entrance with parking.
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Official record
Development description
Construct new single storey extension to the side and front of the existing school to provide for 2 no. Sen classrooms, 1 no. Mainstream classroom & all related ancillary accommodation; proposed new external play areas; proposed new vehicular entrance from adjoining public road (l3810) to access proposed new parking area; along with all relevant site development works.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, Ballydavis House, Ballydavis | May 2026 | €75,000 | 165 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 September 2025
- Decision due13 November 2025
- Decision issued6 November 2025
- Grant issued8 December 2025
- Permission expiry7 December 2030
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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