Ballinahown National School (Sports Pitch), Ballinahown, Co Westmeath
Construction of a new all-weather sports pitch with floodlights and a hurling wall.
197166 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 13 August 2019
- Reference
- 197166
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 August 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project at Ballinahown National School involves building a 70m by 40m AstroTurf sports pitch. Supporting works include a 5m high enclosing fence, four 12m high light stanchions, a 5m high hurling wall, and an access road.
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Official record
Development description
Construction of a new 70m by 40m all-weather sports pitch with artificial (astroturf) playing surface. The supporting works will include inter alia all site preparations, access road from car park of existing adjacent ballinahown sports park, (utilizing the park's existing vehicular access unto the public roadway), internal pathways, associated parking, drainage, 5m high enclosing fence to pitch, with access gates, four light stanchions (12m high), hurling wall (5m high) and all other associated ancillary site works.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackagh, Doon, Ballinahowen | Sept 2025 | €110,000 | 181 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 August 2019
- Decision due7 October 2019
- Decision issued4 October 2019
- Grant issued15 November 2019
- Permission expiry14 November 2024
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