Scoil Mhuire National School, Newtownforbes, Co Longford
Demolition of two modular buildings and construction of a single-storey school extension with four classrooms.
2054 · Longford County Council · Lodged 5 March 2020
- Reference
- 2054
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 March 2020
Summary
AI-generatedScoil Mhuire National School plans to remove two modular buildings and construct a single-storey extension. The new building will contain four mainstream classrooms, a special education teaching room, an assisted WC, and a rain canopy.
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Official record
Development description
- Removal of two existing modular buildings to the southern side of the school
- The relocation of 1 modular building from the south of the school to the play area at the north of the school for the duration of the construction works and the removal of the same modular building once construction of the proposed extension has been completed
- The construction of a single storey extension consisting of 4 mainstream classrooms, an set room and an assisted wc with associated circulation
- Construction of a rain canopy along the southern elevation of the existing school building
- All siteworks associated with the aforementioned development covid 19
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To primarily provide for educational, health, social, cultural, religious and community facilities”
Objective set by the LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2021–2027). 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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cluain Doire, Lamagh, Newtownforbes | Mar 2025 | €245,000 | 322 m |
| Main St, Newtownforbes, Longfordnot full market price | Mar 2025 | €380,000 | 326 m |
| Main St, Newtownforbes, Longford | Jan 2026 | €176,000 | 435 m |
| 14 Railway Court, Newtownforbes, Longford | Oct 2025 | €265,055 | 449 m |
| 7 Lios Breac Close, Newtownforbes, Longford | Dec 2025 | €140,000 | 483 m |
| 19 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Longford | Jan 2025 | €170,000 | 497 m |
| 15 Clonguish Court, Newtownforbes, Longford | Apr 2026 | €164,000 | 500 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 received5 March 2020
- Decision due24 June 2020
- Decision issued9 June 2020
- Grant issued14 July 2020
- Permission expiry13 July 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
Extension to Scoil Mhuire National School Newtownforbes to provide single storey detached temporary classroom…
Scoil Mhuire N.S. , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford.
17133LongfordLodged 5 May 2017Infrastructure
- Granted100 m away
To construct an extension to the rear of an existing two storey type dwelling house, new porch, accommodation…
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2560191LongfordLodged 2 Sept 2025Extension
- Granted100 m away
The proposed demolition of existing agricultural buildings together with the proposed construction of a two…
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17265LongfordLodged 18 Oct 2017New dwelling
- Granted120 m away
To develop a community garden, to include paths, drainage, low level lighting, water, electricity points,…
Corry , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford.
17172LongfordLodged 21 Jun 2017Other
- Granted140 m away
Proposed construction of a two storey extension to rear and side of existing two storey semi-detached type…
16 Corry Park , Newtownforbes , Co Longford
19225LongfordLodged 4 Sept 2019Extension
- Granted140 m away
Of 19/225 - proposed construction of a two storey extension to rear and side of existing two storey…
16 Corry Park , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford
243LongfordLodged 26 Jan 2024Extension
- Granted150 m away
Change of use of existing domestic storage/studio building to habitable living space and construction of a…
4 Cluain Doire , Lamagh TD. , Newtownforbes
2356LongfordLodged 20 Mar 2023Change of use
- Granted160 m away
Proposed change of use of existing two storey type dwelling house from a residential dwelling house to a…
Corry , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford
18253LongfordLodged 7 Nov 2018Change of use
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