St. Michael's NS, Water Street Townparks, Castlepollard Co. Westmeath
Extension and alterations to St. Michael's NS, including a new SEN base, PV panels, and traffic system.
2360421 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 4 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360421
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for a single-storey extension to the north of the school to create a 2-classroom SEN base, and a western extension for SET rooms. The project includes roof-mounted PV panels, internal alterations, a new one-way traffic system with parking, and the removal of a play shelter and storage container.
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Official record
Development description
Development which will consist of an extension to the existing school as follows: (1) construction of a single storey extension to the north of the existing school consisting of a 2-classroom sen base, associated toilets, central activities area and ancillary spaces. A further single storey extension at the west of the existing school consists of 2 set rooms and assisted changing room. The works include the installation of roof mounted pv panels. (2) alterations within the existing school to form an internal link to the proposed sen extension and connection to the gp hall. (3) provision of parking spaces and set-down within the school site, with the construction of new one-way traffic system with access and exit points for vehicles onto water street. (4) the provision of an ev (electric vehicle) charging point. (5) the removal of a play shelter and a storage container from the site. (6) all siteworks associated with the above
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect, provide and improve community, civic and educational facilities and to preserve the open character of institutional lands and the setting of heritage buildings contained within such lands.”
Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Castlepollard (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rathgarve Court, Water St, Castlepollard | Mar 2025 | €215,000 | 99 m |
| 6 Rathgarve Court, Water St, Castlepollard | May 2026 | €225,000 | 102 m |
| 4 Water Court, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 172 m |
| 3 Water Court, Castlepollard, Westmeath | Mar 2025 | €165,000 | 174 m |
| 39 Kingscourt, Castlepollardprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €311,400 | 186 m |
| 11 Old Glenview, Castlepollard, Glenview | Nov 2025 | €295,000 | 200 m |
| 35 Kingscourt, Castlepollardprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €325,991 | 225 m |
| 33 Kingscourt, Castlepollardprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €299,559 | 243 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 received4 December 2023
- Further information requested6 February 2024
- Further information received23 April 2024
- Decision due20 May 2024
- Decision issued20 May 2024
- Grant issued9 July 2024
- Permission expiry8 July 2029
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