Planning application received: of planning reference 21/1205, development consists of a single storey extension to the west of the

A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council for a new development at Clifden Community School. The Board of Management of Clifden Community School is the applicant, and the proposal concerns a single‑storey extension to the west of the existing school building. The site is located on Ardbear in Clifden, County Galway.

The application, identified by reference 21/1205, was received by the council on 25 August 2026. It is currently in the pre‑validation stage, meaning the council is reviewing the submission to ensure it meets the necessary planning criteria before a formal decision can be made. The council has set a decision date of 19 October 2026, at which point the application will be either approved, refused or returned for further information.

The proposed extension is intended to provide additional classroom space for the school, although the exact use of the new rooms has not yet been detailed in the application. The design is a single‑storey structure, which should blend with the existing school architecture and the surrounding rural setting.

The planning authority handling the application is Galway County Council, which will assess the proposal against local planning policies and any relevant national guidelines. The decision will be communicated to the Board of Management and the wider Clifden community once the council completes its review.

For more details, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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