Planning permission granted for the major development of Carlow school
The developments will include a new car park with EV charging and two new special class units
A planning application has been approved by Carlow County Council.
The application was submitted by the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board on 31/07/2025.
The application reference is 2560219 with the development address being: Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Askea, Carlow, R93HY89 .
Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board has been granted permission for:
- The construction of a three-storey extension to the north of the existing school building consisting of a two-classroom special education needs unit with ancillary accommodation, classrooms, staffroom, and all associated ancillary accommodation
- Demolition of 3 No. prefabricated buildings and a shed
- Internal alterations to the existing building to create a connection to the proposed extension at ground and first floor level
- Provision of a temporary site entrance along the N80 to facilitate construction access
- Construction of a new carpark, EV Chargers, set-down areas, external soft play areas, sensory garden, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, paving and all associated site works to complete the development.
The decision was made on 19/05/2026 when permission was granted for the development of the gaelscoil.
The decision was conditional with 23 conditions. The report can be found here.