Planning conditional: CHANGE OF USE OF AN EXISTING CLASSROOM IN THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE FOR PRE-SCHOOL, PLAYSCHOOL AND AFTER

Denise Gallagher, acting on behalf of Kiddlywinks CC Limited, has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council requesting that an existing classroom at Gaelscoil Éirne Parkview & Townparks in Ballyshannon be converted to provide pre‑school, playschool and after‑school services. The council received the application on 20 April 2026 and issued a conditional decision on 5 June 2026, with the final decision due by 14 June 2026. The proposal would allow the school to offer extended childcare facilities during hours that complement its primary education timetable, thereby creating a dual‑purpose campus for both schooling and early childhood care.

The application is recorded under reference 2660677 and carries a conditional approval code. No further details on conditions or implementation timelines have been released at this stage. The decision reflects the council’s willingness to support community‑led initiatives that expand childcare provision within existing school premises, a trend also seen in other parts of Donegal.

For more information consult the Donegal County Council planning portal (reference 2660677).

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