Plans in place to transform former Tramore school into homes

Plans have been submitted for the construction of housing at part of the former Christian Brothers Secondary School in Tramore.

The old school has been vacant since 2014 when the secondary school relocated to a new school campus within the town.

Since its closure, the derelict site has been a shorn in the side of locals and anti-social behaviour has been reported.

Previous plans to develop houses at the location were withdrawn in 2020.

Fresh plans submitted yesterday by Keybuild Services Ltd outline intentions to develop 12 residential units in total.

2 one-bed units and 2 two-bed residential units at the lower ground floor are planned.

On the upper ground floor, there will be 3 one-bed units and 1 two-bed unit.

Planned on the first floor are 3 one-bed units and 1 two-bed.

The works will involve re-fenestration of the existing elevations to accommodation a new layout and the addition of balconies at the upper levels.

Proposed works also include the removal of an existing prefabricated classroom building from the site, alterations and adjustments of existing site boundaries and the conversion of an existing outbuilding to a bin store.

A bike store, bulk storage and on-site parking will be developed.

Waterford City and County Council will publish their decision on the planning application by July 27.

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