Louth VEC have been granted planning permission for a two-storey extension to provide 26 new teaching spaces at Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer.
The 3,102 square metre extension will also include a special education needs unit, WC facilities, ancillary accommodation and associated circulation space including a passenger lift and three stairways.
In addition, the number of car parking spaces will be increased from 52 to 89.
Access to the new extension will be from the existing school entrance on the R170 and will involve the provision of one new set-down area with footpaths and lighting.
A pedestrian route to the school entrance will also be provided from the easternmost set-down area while the existing junction of the R170 and the L6252 roads will be upgraded to include the construction of a new roundabout and will involve road realignments to the existing road layout at this location.
