Two school development projects lodged to Meath County Council
Significant improvements are planned for educational facilities in Meath, with two separate planning applications recently submitted to Meath County Council by local schools.
St. Colmcille’s National School in Kells has applied for permission to construct two single-story extensions to their existing school building, which covers approximately 1937 square meters.
The extensions will include Special Educational Needs (SEN) accommodation spanning 462 square meters, featuring a central activity space, two classrooms, accessible WC facilities, and a changing places toilet.
Additionally, two Special Education Teacher (SET) rooms totaling 50.5 square meters will be added. The development also involves widening the school’s entrance road on Jim Brunnock Road to improve access.
External works include six new car parking spaces dedicated to SEN users, new play areas, landscaping enhancements, and the removal of the existing handball court walls.
In Castletown Kilpatrick, the Board of Management of Castletown National School lodged a planning application for a new designated bus set-down area and a staff car park consisting of 17 parking spaces, including two accessible spaces.
The application also includes associated demolition, excavation, and site works to improve traffic flow and safety during school hours.