Coláiste De Lacy Ashbourne Education Campus, Ballybin, Ashbourne Co. Meath.
Phase 2 extensions to Coláiste De Lacy in Ashbourne to increase capacity to 1,000 pupils.
2460514 · Meath County Council · Lodged 10 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460514
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing two-storey east and west block extensions totaling approximately 5,045sqm to increase school capacity. The works include a PE hall, classrooms, library, a new grass pitch, basketball courts, and an ESB sub-station.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 5,045 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the construction of phase 2 extensions to the existing school to increase capacity from 450 to 1,000 pupils. The proposed extensions include: a 2-storey east block comprising of pe hall, gym, changing facilities, 4 specialist classrooms, 3 general classrooms, and office with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. A 2-storey west block comprising of 17 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, library, offices, staff room, pedestrian link with sanitary and ancillary accommodation. Existing internal renovations to coincide with the new extension to provide 1 general classroom, 1 specialist classroom and pedestrian link circulation. 23m2 singe storey extension to the existing boiler plant room. Total floor area of phase 2 extension c. 5045m2 proposed site works to include the construction of new 25m2 standalone esb sub-station, 115m x 80m grass pitch, the removal of 3 no. Existing ball courts to be replaced with hard play area, 4 no. Basketball courts, 48m2 external compound for heat pumps & gas tank, bicycle stand for 138 bicycles, 37 no. Car park spaces together with boundary treatment, ancillary infrastructure works and landscaping.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Community Infrastructure”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Meath 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
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| 1 Millbourne Rise, Ashbourne, Meath | Jan 2026 | €250,000 | 278 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 July 2024
- Further information requested2 September 2024
- Further information received16 December 2024
- Decision due21 January 2025
- Decision issued20 January 2025
- Grant issued4 March 2025
- Permission expiry3 March 2030
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