Planning application received: for a change of use of part of the existing national school to a before school/afterschool and presc

The Board of Management Kilcooley National School in Loughrea has lodged a planning application with Galway County Council for a change of use of part of its existing school building. The proposal, recorded as reference 2660871, seeks to convert space within the national school into facilities that would provide before‑school and after‑school care as well as preschool services for local children.

The application was received by the council on 29 May 2026 and is currently in a pre‑validation stage. A decision on the proposal is expected by 23 July 2026, at which point the council will determine whether the change of use can be approved.

The site concerned is Kilcooley Ballydavid Loughrea H62 YY62. If granted, the change would allow the school to offer additional early‑childhood and after‑school support for families in the area, potentially expanding access to care outside normal school hours.

Readers wishing to follow the progress of this application can consult the Galway County Council planning records.

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