Plans for new preschool lodged for Laois village

Plans have been lodged with Laois County Council for a new preschool service for the village of Ballacolla. 

Aisling Murray has applied for planning permission for the new service at the Hawthorn Community Building. She is seeking permission for the change of use of two meeting rooms, adjoining toilets and entrance hallway to a preschool service (entrance hallway to be shared with community building); new double doors to rear in place of existing window; and change of use of the rear grassed area to an outdoor uncovered grassed area for the preschool, enclosed by a new timber fence and gate.

Letters of support from Naomh Pius X National School and the Trustees of Hawthorn Community Building accompanied the application. 

Principal of Naomh Pius X NS said: "We believe the preschool will be a positive addition to the community and the families in the locality. The Board of Management of Naomh Pius X National School are permitting right of way access to Aisling Murray for her intended preschool. From the school’s  furthermost rear gate to the nearby side gate that enables Aisling access to her 
intended premises."

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The chairperson of Hawthorn Community Building and the Trustees of Hawthorn Community Building also gave their permission to the applicant to use a section of the premises to function as a preschool service and offered their support.

 
The local authority is due to make a decision on the proposed development by July 23.