20407: Permission for the removal of 3 No. single storey prefabricated units (total floor area =184 sqm), decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area, and the construction of a single storey 2 No. Classroom Special Education Unit (floor area = 439 sqm) to the rear / side of existing single storey School Building (floor area = 1,412sqm), provision of a new proprietary waste water treatment system and sand polishing filter, together with an enclosed external soft play area, sensory garden, 6 no. additional car parking spaces, and all associated site works.
St. Brigids National School, Grange, Tullow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided21 January 2021
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents3
Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons12conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
No refusal reason
No refusal reason is on record for this application yet.
Conditions
- 1External finishes to match submitted plans; neutral wall colours. Full details/specs/colours for Kingspan roof panels, zinc cladding, entrance canopy, soft play retaining walls/railings, boundary fence/gateway, and ramp railings to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement. Reason: visual amenity.Design Materials
- 2Existing 3 prefabricated structures to be removed before commencement of the new classroom unit. Reason: proper planning and sustainable development.Compliance
- 3Maintain front boundary bollards; works must not affect on-site parking. Road Opening Licence required for public road/footpath works. Construction Management Plan including Traffic Management Plan required. Reason: traffic and pedestrian safety.Traffic Access
- 4Consult Chief Fire Officer and strictly comply with fire safety requirements. Reason: public health and safety.Compliance
- 5All ESB/telecom services located underground; no cabling across building facades. Relocate existing poles if necessary at applicant's expense. Reason: visual amenity.Water Services
- 6Surface water diverted to new on-site soakaways per BRE Digest 365. WWTS and polishing filter designed/maintained per EPA Code of Practice 2009. Certificate of Compliance by qualified person required within 3 months of first occupation. Grease trap installed. Existing septic tank decommissioned once new system operational. Reason: public health and environmental sustainability.Wastewater Drainage
- 7Car parking areas suitably structured, drained, lit, hard-topped, and marked. Full details of lighting standards/locations/numbers to be submitted and agreed. Reason: pedestrian and vehicular safety.Traffic Access
- 8Grant does not permit felling or uprooting trees without a felling license. Reason: environmental protection and visual amenity.Environment Ecology
- 9No parking on public roads during demolition/construction. Protect infrastructural services. No materials/skips on public roads. Waste disposed at authorised facilities with documentary evidence retained. Reason: pedestrian/traffic safety, environmental sustainability, and proper planning.Construction Management
- 10No traffic blocking/nuisance on adjoining roads/properties; keep roadways/footpaths clean. Noise/dust emissions must not significantly impair amenities beyond site boundary. Reason: amenities of adjoining properties and residential amenity.Construction Management
- 11Works carried out entirely within applicant's property unless written agreement obtained from all adjoining owners (to be submitted before commencement). Reason: amenities of adjoining properties and residential amenity.Construction Management
- 12Site works restricted to Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, no activity Sun/Public Holidays. Deviations require prior written approval. Reason: safeguard adjoining residential amenities and proper planning.Occupancy
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 94b977eb-ba0b-45a2-8165-65078a0514e8.pdf / Document 108151Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / C9a54fda-7774-4c0b-854c-438ad419483d.pdf / Document 108152Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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