Bishopscourt, Ballygunner, Waterford
Proposed development
For the following works to existing school, the construction of a new single storey extension consisting of 2 no. resource rooms with adjoining link corridor all located to the south and east side of the existing School with roof mounted PV panels together with all associated drainage, together with all ancillary and associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Decision due
- 21 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
19 Dec 2025
Decision due
21 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
18 Feb 2026
Grant issued
27 Mar 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
A first-floor extension to the side and a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, a new entrance porch, alterations to the existing dormers, windows, doors and external finishes, and all associated site works
Division of existing plot, demolition of the existing garage and garden wall, construction of a new dwelling house with a new entrance from the public road and all associated site development works.
of a) change of dwelling design as previously permitted under P21/746; b) retention of the layout of the access road (granted planning permission under Planning Reference No. 21/746) off Williamstown Road; c) together with all ancillary and associated site works at Bishopscourt, Co. Waterford.
a) change of dwelling design as previously permitted under P21/746; b) retention of the layout of the access road (granted planning permission under Planning Reference No. 21/746) off Williamstown Road; c) together with all ancillary and associated site works
Single storey dwelling, effluent treatment system & percolation area, vehicular entrance and all associated siteworks
1. The demolition of 1152.9 sq.m temporary educational facility consisting of prefabricated single storey buildings, comprising of 14 classrooms, 1 staff room, administration offices, toilet blocks, vehicular and pedestrian access gates, signage, car park, footpath and astro turf pitch. 2. The demolition of 77sq.m of a temporary creche facility comprising of prefabricated single storey building with outdoor play area. 3. The construction of a new standalone 5,573sq.m post primary school. Accommodation provides for 2 classroom special education needs unit with all associated facilities, 12 general classrooms, 1 multimedia room, 1 music room, 1 textile room, 1 design room, I graphics room, 2 science laboratories with associated preparation room, 1 engineering room, 1 construction studies with associated preparation room, 1 art room with associated project store, 1 home economics room, 1 library, 1 general purpose hall, 1 staff room, 1 kitchenette, 3 SET Rooms, 7 administrative rooms, 1 multi use hall and associated PE store, 1 fitness suite, 2 changing rooms, ancillary accommodation and circulation. 4. Realignment of roadside boundary, reconfiguration of existing entrance egress, construction of a new pedestrian path, cycle path, new entrance access road, front boundary wall with signage, 2 No. gates, a public drop-off area and 1 no bus stop. 5. Construction of a new internal carriageway, car park with 48 no. car park spaces, parent drop off area, 70 no. cycle space, 4 No bus drop off, 2 No special education needs unit drop off and new signage above the main building entrance. 6. Construction of ESB substation, switch room, foul pump station, bio retention soakway, LPG area, bin store, external store, covered yard, heat pump compound, 3 ball courts, 1 Astro turf pitch, all associated ancillary site development, drainage, fencing and landscape works.