proposed change of use and refurbishment of the existing derelict 588sqm National School building to proposed new living accommodation consisting of 2No. one bed and 7 No. two bed units. The change of use and refurbishment works include minor alterations to existing fenestration and internal layout of the existing structure as well as removing the existing car park to extend the green space. Works to the North boundary include the partial infill of existing vehicle entrance to match existing. The existing derelict 52.6 sq. storage shed will be subdivided into four external storage space with the addition of 3 no. door openings, the development to include the construction of 4 No. two storey two bed semi detached dwellings to the east of the site and 12 no. detached two storey three bed dwellings to the south of the site with provisions for solar/PV panels and off street parking. the development will also involve the construction of a new site entrance off the public road, shared access road, footpaths, public open space, private open space apartment unit carparking spaces, boundary walls, bin and cycle storage, landscaping, partial demolition of east boundary wall and all associated site works and services at the Former St. Joseph's National School, Rathwire lower, County Westmeath. St. Joseph's National School building in Rathwire is a protected structure recorded in Westmeath County Development Plan 2014-2020 RPS Reference Number 020-023
Development Address:
(Former) St Joseph's National School, Rathwire Lower, Co.Westmeath, N91 PP66
Architect Name:
Ian O'Reilly
Location Key:
RATHWIRE LOWER
Electoral Division:
Planner:
Catherine Dillon
Social Housing Exempt:
Plan Enforcement #:
IPC
Licence Required:
No
Waste Licence Required:
No
Protected Structure:
Yes
Protected Structure #:
020-023
Development Name:
Proposed Development
Comments
Significant Case Flag:
Comments:
Decision
Decision Date:
19/12/2019
Manager Order:
Decision Type:
Conditional
Number of Conditions:
14
Grant Date:
Grant Managers Order #:
Section 47
Apply?:
Part 5
Apply?:
Expiry Date:
Decision Description:
proposed change of use and refurbishment of the existing derelict 588sqm National School building to proposed new apartment accommodation consisting of 2 no. one bed and 7 no. two bed units. The proposed change of use and refurbishment works include minor alterations to existing fenestration and internal layout of the existing structure as well as removing the existing car park to extend the green space. Proposed works to the north boundary include partial demolition of existing boundary wall to provide a new pedestrian throughway with a new opening to the north west corner connecting existing adjacent pedestrian footpaths and crossings. The existing derelict 52.6sqm storage shed will be subdivided into four external storage spaces with the addition of 3 no. door openings. The proposed development to also include a two-storey apartment building to the east of the site consisting of 4 no. one bed units on the ground floor and 2 no. two bed units on the first floor and 12 no. detached two-storey three bed dwellings to the south of the site with provisions for solar/PV panels and off-street parking. The development will also involve the construction of a new site entrance off the public road, shared access road, footpaths, public open space, private open space, apartment unit carparking spaces, boundary walls, bin and cycle storage, landscaping, partial demolition of east boundary wall and all associated site works and services. The St. Joseph's National School building in Rathwire is a Protected Structure recorded in Westmeath County Development Plan 2014-2020, RPS reference number 020-023
