Old School House, Killea, Dunmore East
Change of use of an old school and community centre to a scout den with a new extension.
19178 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 19 March 2019
- Reference
- 19178
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 March 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a change of use from the Old Killea Boys School and community centre to a scout den. The plans also include a single-storey extension for a community office and toilets, a standalone storage shed, and activity areas.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use from old killea boys school, community centre and store to scout den together with planning permission for a single storey extension incorporating new community office and toilets, standalone storage shed, connection to public services, activity areas and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oakleigh, Killea, Dunmore East | Oct 2025 | €515,000 | 155 m |
| Oakleigh, Killea, Dunmore East | Jan 2026 | €438,000 | 222 m |
| Kaybelle, Leckaun, Dunmore East | Oct 2025 | €292,000 | 229 m |
| Killea, Dunmore East, Co Waterford | Feb 2025 | €645,000 | 243 m |
| 15 Lighthouse Way, Killea, Dunmore East | Jul 2025 | €450,000 | 365 m |
| 9 Archers Way, Killea, Dunmore Eastprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €370,044 | 422 m |
| 8 Archer's Way, Dunmore Eastprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €360,093 | 426 m |
| 7 Archer's Way, Dunmore East, Co. Waterfordprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €370,044 | 430 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 received19 March 2019
- Decision due13 May 2019
- Decision issued9 May 2019
- Grant issued17 June 2019
- Permission expiry16 June 2024
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