Holy Family Junior School and Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School , Military Road , Waterford

Feb 17 2026

Application Received

Apr 01 2026

Decision

Apr 13 2026

Decision Due

May 11 2026

Granted

Sep 08 2026

Commencement Notice

Sep 15 2026

Commencement Started

May 10 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 17 / 02 / 2026
Waterford City and County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the installation of 3 no. new single-storey school buildings at Holy Family Junior School and Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School, Military Road, Waterford. The proposed development includes 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with 3 no. mainstream classrooms (250m²) to Holy Family Junior School; 1 no. single-storey school building with Special Educational Needs classroom (100m²) and a new fenced soft play area (50m²) to Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; new fence and gates proposed to the playground of Our Lady of Mercy Senior Primary School; and all associated site and ancillary works.

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Notice Submitted: 08 / 09 / 2026
Start Date: 15 / 09 / 2026
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