Planning lodged for major extension at Westmeath secondary school

Longford Westmeath ETB has submitted a planning application for a major expansion and upgrade of the facilities at Castlepollard Community College.

The application includes details for the refurbishment of the main school building and the construction of two 2-3 storey extensions to contain general and specialist classrooms, a special education needs (SEN) unit, a PE hall, a general purpose hall, offices, a staff room, library, social spaces and the installation of solar panels on the room.

Planning permission has also been sought for two multi-use games areas, an amphitheatre and a SEN play area, as well as the demolition of an existing extension to the main school building and the removal of prefabricated classrooms, a temporary dining room and sheds.

The decision due date for the application is June 20.