Ambitious plans for construction of extension to north Longford primary school

Ambitious plans have been lodged with Longford County Council for the proposed construction of a major extension at a north Longford primary school. 

The Board of Management of St Colmcille's NS, Aughnacliffe are seeking planning permission to develop a single storey extension to the southwest of the existing school consisting of a 2-classroom SEN base, associated toilets, central activities area and ancillary spaces along with 2 SET Rooms.

The work includes the installation of roof mounted PV panels and alterations within the existing school to form a changing places room along with any alterations needed to form the link to the extension.

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The plans also include the provision of a new playing court, parking and set-down area to the southeast of the school.

An existing access is to be upgraded to a vehicular access/exit to the site at the southern boundary onto Dolmen Court.

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The provision of an EV (Electric Vehicle) charging point and construction of a gas tank compound is also in the planning application.

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Planners are due to decide on the proposal by March 31 and submissions can be made to the local authority up until March 10. 

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