Planning application received: 2 no. single storey extensions to the rear of the existing school building including removal of existing prefabricated b

A planning application has been lodged with Tipperary County Council by Holycross in Thurles, proposing two single‑storey extensions to the rear of an existing school building. The developer also seeks permission to demolish a prefabricated structure that currently occupies part of the site and to carry out all associated site works. The application was submitted on 3 June 2026 and carries reference number 2660538.

The proposal would add two new extensions, each one storey high, to the back of the school’s current footprint. In addition to the construction work, the applicant requests removal of an existing prefabricated building that has been in place for several years. The site works outlined in the application include clearing and preparing the ground for the new structures, as well as any necessary drainage or foundation work required by the council’s planning guidelines.

At present the status code on the council’s portal is “N/A”, indicating that a decision has not yet been made. The application remains under consideration, and no comment has been issued by the council regarding its merits or potential impact on the surrounding area.

This submission comes amid a series of recent planning decisions in Co Tipperary, including approvals for new single‑storey dwellings with septic tanks, modifications to previously approved applications that increased floor area, and demolitions of rear extensions at other sites. While each application is assessed on its own merits, the council’s record shows a continued focus on managing development within existing built environments.

Residents of Holycross and the wider Thurles community may wish to monitor the progress of this application through the Tipperary County Council planning portal, where updates will be posted as they become available. For further details, see the council’s official planning website.

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