Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, Co.Leitrim
Demolition of prefabs and construction of a new two-storey school extension in Carrick on Shannon.
22191 · Leitrim County Council · Lodged 13 September 2022
- Reference
- 22191
- Authority
- Leitrim County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 September 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the demolition of two existing prefabs, a shed, and a container. In their place, a new two-storey school extension will be built, featuring eight classrooms, specialist rooms, a new carpark layout, and a ballcourt.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
(a) the demolition of two existing prefabs, a shed and container, (b) a new two storey extension on the south east side of the existing school that will include eight new classrooms, a home economics room, art room, two science labs, a music room, two special education tuition rooms, student and staff toilets, a boiler room and all associated site works including a new carpark layout and ballcourt
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community, social, recreational and educational services and facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2023-2025 (2025–2031). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Summerhill Grove, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim | Jun 2026 | €270,000 | 131 m |
| 3 Summerhill Court, Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim | Nov 2025 | €310,000 | 145 m |
| 21 Ayrefield Manor, Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 196 m |
| 2 Mount Temple Mews, Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim | Jan 2026 | €200,000 | 211 m |
| Apt 19, Ayrefield Manor, Circular Rd | Jul 2025 | €175,000 | 214 m |
| 1 Sinnan Apartments, Marymount, Carrick On Shannon | Jan 2025 | €170,000 | 233 m |
| Apt 13 Ayrfield Manor, Circular Rd, Carrick On Shannon | Jun 2025 | €200,000 | 241 m |
| Apt 36 Marymount, The Old School House Summerhill, Carrick On Shannon | Apr 2026 | €187,500 | 252 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 received13 September 2022
- Further information requested3 November 2022
- Further information received9 March 2023
- Decision due5 April 2023
- Decision issued29 March 2023
- Grant issued2 May 2023
- Permission expiry1 May 2028
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