Planning application
Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill, Rathfriland BT34 5NH
Works: Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Demolition of existing primary school building and replacement with a new 10-class primary school building; installation of photovoltaic panels to roof; erection of covered bicycle shelter; erection of bin store enclosure; and provision of site landscaping including new internal road configuration, car parking, bus and car drop off areas, pedestrian crossing points, hard and soft surface play areas, lamp standards and other associated site works. The proposed works also include temporary alterations to the existing school building, involving partial demolition and reinstatement of external elevation, in advance of the complete demolition of the existing building; temporary classroom and office buildings; temporary hoarding; and temporary use of access onto Downpatrick Road to facilitate phased construction of the development
As published by the council, reference LA08/2025/1424/F
Application record
- Reference
- LA08/2025/1424/F
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 4 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 2 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 15 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Rathfriland
- Postcode
- BT34 5NH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Nov 2025
Received by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Resolve Planning & Development Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Belfast
Active · incorporated 2012 · Belfast
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon granted permission on 15 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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