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2360253

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

development which will consist of the: demolition of the existing two-storey school building and its extensions including demolition of two-storey Block 2 (c. 1,894.7 sq.m), single-storey Block 3 (c. 760.4 sq.m), two-storey Block 4 (c. 531.0 sq.m), two-storey Block 5 (c. 1,187.4 sq.m), and two-storey Block 6 (c. 440.6 sq.m) within south-eastern corner of site; removal of all temporary classroom accommodation (c. 720.0 sq.m); partial demolition (c. 1,206.4 sq.m) and refurbishment (c. 550.6 sq.m) of two-storey Block 1 at junction of Castlelost Road and Main Street; extension of Block 1 to provide a new sports facility (c. 891.0 sq.m) (single-storey foyer and double height hall); demolition of 1 no. single-storey extension and 2 no. single-storey outbuildings (totalling c. 128.8 sq.m) to rear of the former Convent of Mercy (a protected structure); refurbishment of the one to three-storey former Convent of Mercy (c. 924.7 sq.m) (a protected structure), including construction of a two-storey (c. 33.0 sq.m) extension to the rear to provide a vertical circulation core for universal access to upper floors; refurbishment of the two-storey former Convent of Mercy House (145.2 sq.m), including construction of a single-storey (c. 14.6 sq.m) extension to the rear to provide universal access; construction of a three-storey school building (c. 9,068 sq.m); relocation of grotto; upgrades to the existing vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the site off Castlelost Road and provision of new school gates; provision of a car park containing 90 no. car parking spaces; provision of 100 no. sheltered bicycle spaces; implementation of traffic management measures including a new pedestrian crossing across Castlelost Road; provision of external play and amenity areas; provision of a garden and reflection area adjacent to the Convent Graveyard (a protected structure); provision of site landscaping, boundary treatment and site lighting; provision of a covered work area, bin stores, storage shelters, and associated drainage, attenuation and other site services; and all related site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Aug 2023

  2. Further information requested

    27 Sept 2023

  3. Further information received

    16 Jan 2024

  4. Decision due

    12 Feb 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Feb 2024

  6. Grant issued

    22 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
St Joseph's Secondary School , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
3.86 ha
Floor Area
10073.5 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
3 August 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 February 2024
Grant Date
22 March 2024
Permission Expires
21 March 2029

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186185CONDITIONAL8 Jun 2018

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196114CONDITIONAL3 May 2019

construction of a single storey 188sqm temporary prefabricated structure to accommodate 4 x 47sqm classrooms to be located to the east of the existing Convent of Mercy and all other associated site works. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of protected structures: RPS-033-007 (NIAH No. 15320009 - Convent Graveyard at the Convent of Mercy, RPS-033-008 (NIAH No. 15320010) - Convent of Mercy (Nunnery), RPS-033-009 (NIAH No. 15320011) - Convent of Mercy

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Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath

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2560474CONDITIONAL25 Sept 2025

change of use of an existing retail/ commercial premises at ground floor level and residential premises at first floor level to 3 no. 2 bed residential apartments. The works will also consist of internal alterations and external alterations to the northeast, northwest and southwest elevations of the existing building, new car parking to existing rear yard and all associated ancillary site services. This building is a protected structure and former Rochfortbridge Post Office (RPS No. 033-004, Reg No. 15320006)

Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath

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196235N/A20 Aug 2019

permission to convert an existing outbuilding adjoining a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS No. 033-003) to a two storey two bed semi-detached house including an increased roof height, the addition of a two storey rear extension (c.23sqm), one gable window within and existing ope, four roof lights, two dormer windows and associated landscaping works

Main Street , Rochfortbridge , Co.Westmeath

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206142CONDITIONAL15 Jun 2020

Conversion of an existing outbuilding which is part of a protected structure (RPS No. 033-003) to a two storey , two bed semi detached house including an increased roof height, addition of a two storey rear extension (c23sqm) one gable end window within an existing ope, four roof lights, two dormer windows and associated landscaping works.

Main Street , Rochfortbridge , County Westmeath.

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21682REFUSED21 Dec 2021

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Sidebrook , Rochfortbridge , N91 KH95

225m
2660313N/A13 Jun 2026

for alteration upgrade and extend existing childcare care premises and services. Permission is sought to : (a) alter existing premises layout to provide a staff room with canteen area, a staff office, a services room and staff toilet facilities. (b) construct a storey and a half type extension to the rear of existing premises containing entrance hall, toddler and wobbler rooms, three number sleeping rooms, baby room, w.c and baby changing rooms, kitchen and storage areas and staircase to ground floor and two number childcare rooms with toilet facilities and plant room to first floor (c) upgrade and alter existing site services and boundaries and all associated site works. Protected structure RPS No. 033-014 and NIAH No. 15320016 is adjacent to the application site, but not inside of the perimeter of the subject site. The site is in the environs of a protected structure

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