Planning conditional: Construction of a new building within the school grounds to accommodate a classroom and 2 No. specia

Ballindine National School in Lugalisheen North, Co Mayo has been granted conditional approval by Mayo County Council to construct a new building within its grounds. The application was submitted by the Board of Management of Ballindine National School and received on 25 May 2026. The council’s decision, recorded under reference 2660411, was made on 29 June 2026 with a decision code of CONDITIONAL and is due for finalisation on 19 July 2026.

The proposed structure will provide a new classroom together with two special‑needs facilities, designed to enhance the school’s capacity to serve its pupils. The site address listed in the application is Lugalisheen North Ballindine Co Mayo F12 CY64. The decision was issued by Mayo County Council, the authority responsible for planning matters across the county.

This conditional approval follows a series of recent decisions in Co Mayo, including new dwelling houses and extensions on Achill Island and other local developments. While the council has not yet confirmed all conditions that must be met before construction can commence, the decision marks an important step forward for Ballindine National School’s infrastructure plans.

For further details, including full file documents, drawings and observations, see the Mayo County Council planning portal.

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