Colaiste Iascaigh, Bunowna, Easkey
A new single-storey extension and refurbishment works at Colaiste Iascaigh school in Easkey.
17107 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 22 March 2017
- Reference
- 17107
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 March 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing a 312 sqm single-storey extension to the school to accommodate two classrooms, a science lab, and a boiler house. It also includes the demolition of an external gas enclosure and refurbishment of the existing science lab, on a site containing a Protected Structure.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 312 m²
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Official record
Development description
Development consisting of the construction of a new single storey extension together with works to the existing school at colaiste iascaigh (formerly easkey vocational school). (part of the existing school contain a protected structure; sligo record of protected structures 2011-2017 register no. 87 and national inventory of architectural heritage reg. No: 32306013). The works shall include the construction of new school accommodation of 312 sqm floor area to include generally; 2 no. Classrooms, science lab and prep area, sanitary accommodation and new boiler house. Works to the existing school shall include: the demolition of existing external gas service enclosure; reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing science lab building. The new building and all works are to be connected to all existing public utilities together with all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Protect existing facilities or retain existing uses and provide for the establishment of new/additional community and institutional uses, such as schools, community centres, health centres etc.”
National zoning type: Community facilities
Objective set by the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Riverbank, Easkey, Sligo | Feb 2025 | €255,000 | 342 m |
| 20 Riverbank, Easkey, Sligo | Mar 2026 | €275,000 | 354 m |
| 22 Riverbank, Easkey, Sligo | Mar 2026 | €230,000 | 377 m |
| 24 Riverbank, Easkey, Sligo | Sept 2025 | €265,000 | 385 m |
| 5 Castle Heights, Easkey, Co. Sligonot full market price | Oct 2025 | €51,460 | 399 m |
| Easkey, Co Sligo | Jun 2026 | €85,000 | 399 m |
| The Gate Lodge, Fortland Estate, Easkey | May 2025 | €1,392,000 | 418 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 received22 March 2017
- Decision due16 May 2017
- Decision issued10 May 2017
- Grant issued10 June 2017
- Permission expiry9 June 2022
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