Planning application received: for a prefabricated Full Daycare Early Years Setting along with all ancillary works including connec

A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council by the Board of Management of St. Thomas’ National School for a prefabricated Full Daycare Early Years Setting on the school grounds in Gortaloman, Peterswell, County Galway. The proposal also covers all ancillary works, including necessary connections, to support the new facility.

The application was formally received by the council on 29 May 2026 and is currently in the pre‑validation stage. A decision on the proposal is expected by 23 July 2026. The site address listed in the application is St. Thomas’ National School, Gortaloman, Peterswell, H91 TP89.

The Board of Management is seeking to expand the school’s early years provision by adding a fully equipped daycare unit that will be constructed using prefabricated components. The ancillary works will include the installation of utilities and other infrastructure required to integrate the new unit with the existing school facilities.

The application falls under the jurisdiction of Galway County Council, which will assess the proposal against local planning policies and guidelines. The council’s decision will determine whether the prefabricated daycare can be built and how it will fit within the broader context of the school’s development plans.

The proposal is part of the ongoing effort by local schools to enhance early childhood education facilities in the region. While the application is still pending, the Board of Management has indicated that the new daycare would provide additional capacity for families in the area and support the school’s commitment to early years education.

For full details of the application and the council’s review process, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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