Sligo Sudbury School, Faughts Doonally, Co Sligo

What’s proposed

(A) Proposed development to the existing Sudbury School, “Former Doonally School”, a protected structure (RPS No. 289) under Sligo and Environs Development Plan, to consist of: (1) Internal works within main school building consisting of reorganisation of non-original fittings in kitchen, upgrading of non-original radiators in school building, and new heating system to Schoolmaster’s House. (2) Internal works to the 1960 Rear Extension of school building. (3) Additional School Accommodation extending from the 1960 Rear Extension of school building. (Floor Area = 545 m² plus 360 m² of covered external space). (B). Development outside the curtilage of the protected structure to consist of: (4) Demolition of existing 1970s prefabricated accommodation (floor area = 47 m²) and of shed structure (10 m²) at rear of site. (5) Retention of (i) barn structure to rear of school site (floor area = 55 m² ) used for sports equipment storage, and (ii) timber-clad art workshop space (floor area = 24 m²) Total floor area for retention = 79 m². (6) New Sports Hall (837 m² plus 335 m² of covered external space). (7) Landscaping works to rear part of site including new Multi-Sports Outdoor Pitch, Running Track and Grassed overflow car-parking area. (8) Replacement of existing vehicular access to ‘Lizzie’s Cottage’ with new access at eastern end of the site including one accessible and a disabled access drop-off area. Geometry of new site entrance in compliance with Co. Sligo Development Plan 2017-2023. (9) Extension of existing proprietary tertiary effluent treatment system and polishing filter with a new enlarged version to cater for max. 160 people (students and staff) .(10) Carrying out all associated ancillary site works to include provision of services, storm water attenuation pond, landscaping and boundary treatment