GrantedInfrastructureDecided 16 February 2023

Beech Hill College, Dublin Road, Tirkeenan

Construction of a two-storey extension at Beech Hill College, including classrooms, science labs, and solar panels.

22510 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 14 December 2022

Reference: 22510
Authority: Monaghan County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 December 2022

Summary

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The project involves building a new two-storey extension linked to the existing post-primary school. The extension will feature six general classrooms, a construction studies room, two science laboratories, a specialist classroom, and a special educational needs suite. It also includes the installation of a 32-panel solar PV array, two ballcourts, and an expanded car park.

Infrastructureschoolsolarextension

Storeys: 2
Floor area: 2,230 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development consisting of: a) the construction of a new two-storey extension linked to the existing postprimary school consisting of 6 no. General classrooms, 1 no. Construction studies room with a preparation area, 2 no. Science laboratories with a preparation area, 1 no. Specialist classroom, 4 no. Tuition rooms and 3 no. Classbase special educational need suite and ancillary accommodation (total area = 2,230m²) b) the installation of a solar pv array of 32 panels each of which are 1800mm x 1100mm with a total peak output of 12.8kw. C) the installation of polyester powder-coated individual lettering pin-mounted on spacers raised off the surface and rear illuminated (led) to the north elevation of the proposed extension d) associated ancillary site works including, a 1.8m timber fence inside of and adjacent to the northern boundary, the construction of 2no. Ballcourts, realignment and widening of the existing internal access road, realignment of the existing on-site car parking and hard surface play areas. The existing no. Of car parking spaces is 48, the proposed new no. Of car parking spaces shall be 89, which includes no. 4 universal access car parking spaces and an additional 2 no. Universal access set down points

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Community Services/FacilitiesCI

“To protect, provide and improve community facilities and services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
19 Cathedral View, Connolly Park, Monaghan	Feb 2026	€135,000	177 m
Arona, Tirkeenan, Monaghan	Apr 2026	€540,000	193 m
13 St Macartans Terrace, Monaghan, Monaghannot full market price	Aug 2025	€175,000	208 m
18 St Macartans Terrace, Monaghan, Monaghan	Jul 2025	€180,000	222 m
32 Ard Gleann, Killygoan, Monaghannot full market price	Jun 2026	€77,500	246 m
Cedarcrest, Latlurcan, Monaghan	Jun 2026	€292,500	283 m
23 Devin Reilly Terrace, Connolly Park, Monaghan	Mar 2026	€200,000	283 m
Cathedral Rd, Latlurcan, Monaghan	Dec 2025	€310,000	291 m

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Key dates

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Application received14 December 2022
Decision due16 February 2023
Decision issued16 February 2023
Grant issued23 March 2023
Permission expiry22 March 2028

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