GrantedAlterationsDecided 16 September 2024

Templetate, Smithborough, Co Monaghan

Retention and alterations to a protected former primary school building in Smithborough for childcare use.

2460276 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 1 August 2024

Reference: 2460276
Authority: Monaghan County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 1 August 2024

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The application seeks retention and permission for internal layout alterations, including new sanitary provision, at the protected 'Old Magherarney primary School' building. It also proposes omitting a previously approved single-storey extension and altering the daily operating hours for childcare services.

Alterationschildcareschoolprotected structure

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Development description

Retention and full permission for development at the “old magherarney primary school” building which is a protected structure under the monaghan development plan number, 41401208 at templetate, smithborough, co. Monaghan h18 yy30 the development will consist of
Retention and completion of internal layout alterations to the building consisting of new sanitary provision and all new associated site works from the previous granted planning permission reference number 23/60058
Permission to omit single storey extension as granted in previous permission
Permission to alter the daily operating hours including full day care and afterschool services from that stated in the previous granted permission. The previous permission (23/60058) proposed works consisted of a single storey extension to the northern side to consist of toilet block (which is now being omitted) with new connection to existing sewer served by septic tank, access ramp, elevational changes to the southern façade, internal alterations, upgraded thermal insulation to the walls, floors and roof of the existing building, new fencing to play area to the southern side, demarcation of parking areas with thermo-plastic markings to site, refurbishment of suspended timber floors and timber sash windows and rainwater goods and all associated site works

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Magherarny, Smithborough, Monaghan	Jan 2026	€210,000	263 m

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Application received1 August 2024
Decision due25 September 2024
Decision issued16 September 2024
Grant issued18 October 2024
Permission expiry17 October 2029

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