Ballinafid National School, The Old School, Knightswood
Change of use of a former school to an Autism pre-school within the curtilage of a protected structure.
21552 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 October 2021
- Reference
- 21552
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert the former Ballinafid National School into an Autism pre-school. The works will include a canteen, hall, lobby, and toilets, alongside decommissioning the existing septic tank to install a new treatment system and percolation area.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for a change of use from school to an autism pre-school to include canteen, hall, lobby and 2 w. C's and to decommission existing septic tank and install a treatment system with percolation area with all ancillary site works. Planning permission is within the curtilage of a protected structure no 15401204.
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightswood, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2025 | €20,000 | 243 m |
| 3 Knightswood Rise, Knightswoodprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €339,205 | 456 m |
| 8 Knightwood Rise, Knightswoodprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €356,784 | 456 m |
| 35 Knightswood Rise, Knightswoodprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €430,242 | 456 m |
| Woodland Ave, Ballinafid, Multyfarnham | Mar 2026 | €333,500 | 464 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 October 2021
- Application withdrawn30 November 2021
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