Demolition of existing primary school building and replacement with a new 10-class primary school building; installatio…

Reference

LA08/2025/1424/F

Status

Approved

Application type

Full

Location

Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill Rathfriland BT34 5NH

Council

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Received

04 Nov 2025

Added

3 Dec 2025

Last updated

15 Jun 2026

Full 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

4 other applications recorded at or next to this site.

• LA08/2025/0539/PAN PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS ACCEPTABLE
  Redevelopment of Iveagh Primary School on existing school site to provide a new 10 class primary school building and recreational areas. New internal road conf…
  Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill Rathfriland BT34 5NH · 6 May 2025
• LA08/2016/0987/PAN Not Available
  Proposed replacement Primary School
  Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill Rathfriland BT34 5NH · 22 Jul 2016
• Q/2006/0634/F Granted
  Retention of classroom (temporary building)
  Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill Road Rossconnor Rathfriland · 31 May 2006
• Q/2000/0411/F Granted
  Extension to existing school
  Iveagh Primary School 17 Castle Hill Rathfriland · 24 May 2000

• LA08/2026/1005/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Change of use from post office sorting office (Use Class B4) to gym (Sui Generis) including provision of new glazed front door.
  Building to rear and 10 metres east of 18C Downpatrick Street Rathfriland Newry BT34 5DG · 28 Sept 2026
• LA08/2026/0911/NMC VALID
  Minor plan alterations on ground floor omission of first floor and changes to roof finish
  7-9 Dromore Street Rathfriland BT34 5LU · 27 Aug 2026
• LA08/2026/0371/F APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
  Internal and External alterations and change of use from existing retail unit (Use Class A1) and existing garage/store (Use Class B2/B4) to form 2 No. dwelling…
  10 Caddells Lane Rathfriland Newry BT34 5PX · 15 Apr 2026
• LA08/2025/1438/F Approved
  Erection of single storey extension and alterations to existing bungalow to provide new shower room porch and improved kitchen / living / dining and utility ro…
  27 Castle Hill Rathfriland BT34 5NH · 25 Nov 2025
• LA08/2025/1275/F CONSULTATION(S) ISSUED
  Conversion of existing flat into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (5nr bedrooms).
  1a Church Square Rathfriland BT34 5PT · 13 Oct 2025
• LA08/2025/1086/F Approved
  Refurbishment and extension of existing School Meals Accommodation to provide a larger dining hall and associated site works. Relocation of existing bin store…
  Rathfriland High School 78 Newry Street Rathfriland BT34 5PZ · 11 Sept 2025
• LA08/2025/0918/F Approved
  Proposed ground floor and first floor extension to existing health centre including alterations to internal configuration.
  12 John Street Rathfriland Newry BT34 5QH · 24 Jul 2025
• LA08/2025/0693/F Approved
  Aterations to provide new insulated cavity & rendered external blockwork walls.
  10 Kiltariff Park Rathfriland BT34 5QG · 9 Jun 2025