The Downs, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Construction of a new classroom extension and temporary relocation of a prefab at a school in Mullingar.
206196 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 31 July 2020
- Reference
- 206196
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 July 2020
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 85 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a new single-storey, 85 sqm standalone classroom extension with en-suite toilets. It also includes the temporary relocation and eventual permanent removal of an existing 65 sqm prefab, along with associated drainage works and solar panels.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
New single storey 85m2 standalone extension comprising of one mainstream classroom with en-suite toilets. Retain the existing 65m2 prefab, temporarily relocated to alternative position onsite and permanently remove from site on completion of new classroom. Connect to existing foul and new surface water drainage systems. All associated alteration and site works including 3 pv panels and a temporary construction access at the western site boundary which will be closed and boundary reinstated on completion of the extension.
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Down, The Downs, Mullingarprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €536,000 | 89 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 July 2020
- Decision due24 September 2020
- Decision issued22 September 2020
- Grant issued28 October 2020
- Permission expiry27 October 2025
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