Planning application received: for change of use of part of the existing national school to a before school/afterschool and prescho

A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council for a change of use at the Duniry National School site in Cloonlee, Loughrea (postcode H62VK28). The Board of Management of Duniry NS has submitted the proposal to convert part of the existing school premises into a before‑school/afterschool and preschool facility. The application, reference 2661419, was received on 20 August 2026 and is currently listed as a new application. Galway County Council will consider the proposal and a decision is scheduled for 14 October 2026. The application is part of the council’s routine planning process and will be reviewed in accordance with local planning regulations. For further details, see Galway County Council’s planning application reference 2661419.

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