New build
07 Oct 2026 · Planned start
1 unique event
Muine Bheag, Carlow · Carlow County Council · Planning ref 22/282
(1) the phased demolition of existing school buildings, including the phased decommissioning and removal of existing temporary school accommodation units, (2) the phased construction of a new 1- and 2-storey school building, to cater for a total of 750 no. pupils, with a total gross internal floor area of 7,752m2, incorporating 27no. general classrooms and associated support teaching and tech spaces, a special needs unit, a general purpose/dining hall, a library, offices and meeting rooms, and other ancillary accommodation, and to include photovoltaic panels at roof level, (3) the construction of a new, separate sports hall building with a total gross internal floor area of 1097.9m2, incorporating a multi-use hall and associated changing and equipment storage spaces, a fitness suite, a meditation space, general storage spaces, and other ancillary accommodation, (4) the provision of a new grassed sports playing pitch in the western part of the site, 5no. hard surface ball courts to the north of the new school and sports hall buildings, outdoor seating and breakout areas, a special needs unit garden, a tech yard, an external material and bin store (133m2), a new substation and switchroom (24.5m2), Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) compounds, hard and soft landscaping with footpaths, public lighting, and all associated boundary treatments, (5) modifications to the existing site entrance arrangements to include a minor realignment of the existing vehicular and pedestrian entrance from the south, and the provision of a new, gated pedestrian access from Eastwood to the north, (6) parking and access arrangements to include modifications to the bus set down areas and to the internal road layout, and parking provision for 87no. cars, inclusive of 5no. disabled spaces and 5no. electric vehicle charge points, 125no. sheltered bicycle stands providing 250no. sheltered bike parking spaces, and 10no. uncovered bicycle stands providing 20no. short stay vis