Planning application received: for a prefabricated Full Daycare Early Years Setting along with all ancillary works including connec

A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council for a prefabricated full‑daycare early‑years setting at St. Thomas’ National School in Gortaloman, Peterswell (H91 TP89). The applicant is the Board of Management of St. Thomas’ National School. The proposal includes the construction of the prefabricated structure together with all ancillary works, such as the necessary connections to utilities and access routes.

The application was received on 29 May 2026 and is currently in the pre‑validation stage. Galway County Council will review the submission for compliance with planning regulations before a final decision is made. The decision deadline is set for 23 July 2026. The council’s planning portal lists the application under reference 2660861.

The early‑years setting is intended to provide a full‑daycare facility for young children, and the prefabricated design is expected to allow for a quicker build and potentially lower environmental impact compared with traditional construction. Ancillary works will include the provision of connections to water, electricity and drainage, as well as the creation of access points for staff and visitors.

The Board of Management has submitted the application in line with the school’s commitment to expanding early‑years provision for the local community. The council’s pre‑validation process will assess the proposal’s design, scale, and impact on the surrounding area before a formal decision is rendered.

For further details on the application and its status, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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