Kilcommon National School, Churchland, Tinahely
Conversion of school attic space into a mainstream classroom with a new external fire escape.
2560009 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 9 January 2025
- Reference
- 2560009
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting existing first-floor attic storage space at Kilcommon National School into a mainstream classroom. The works include associated storage, toilets, new roof lights, and a new external fire escape staircase.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of existing attic space at first floor level from storage area to mainstream classroom to provide an additional classroom to the school along with associated storage, wc's and other ancillary accommodation in line with the requirements of the department of education. The area subject of this application is adjacent to an existing converted mainstream classroom at first floor level, as previously granted under planning ref 12/6550. New external fire escape stair from proposed mainstream classroom. New roof lights to the existing pitched roof as part of the proposed works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaal, Churchlands, Tinahely | Oct 2025 | €220,000 | 161 m |
| Touchstone, Churchlands, Tinahely | May 2025 | €350,000 | 339 m |
| Emo House, Lugduff, Tinahely | Jun 2026 | €240,000 | 342 m |
| 18 Holt Crescent, Tinahely, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 358 m |
| 17 Beechwood Park, Tinahely, Arklow | Jun 2026 | €295,000 | 376 m |
| 11 Holt Crescent, Tinahely, Wicklow | May 2026 | €278,000 | 440 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 January 2025
- Further information requested26 February 2025
- Further information received4 July 2025
- Decision due31 July 2025
- Decision issued29 July 2025
- Grant issued2 September 2025
- Permission expiry1 September 2030
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