Church View, Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia Co. Cavan
Proposed development
For: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps reference no. Cv0869, and the (2) change of use, renovation and extension of the existing forge to form a separate dwelling located to the rear, listed under rps reference no. Cv0870, both of which are included in appendix 19 of the cavan development plan 2022–2028, record of protected structures and, (3) permission is also sought for all ancillary works associated with the development. The proposed works to the estate cottage will include: (1a) alterations to the internal layout of the existing cottage, (1b) construction of a two-storey rear extension to accommodate a kitchen and living room at ground floor level and terrace providing access to the rear garden, and a double bedroom with en-suite at first floor level, resulting in a total floor area increase of approximately 65.5 m² to the original early 1900s structure. The proposed works to the forge will include: (2a) renovation and retrofit of the existing forge building, (2b) construction of a single-storey side lobby, and (2c) construction of a single-storey rear extension to accommodate 2 no. Bedrooms, bathroom and living area, including terrace to a private garden, resulting in a total floor area increase of approximately 78 m². SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Decision due
- 27 Aug 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 142.66 m²
Timeline
Application received
22 Dec 2025
Council asked for further information
24 Feb 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
10 Jun 2026
Decision due
27 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
26 Aug 2026
Grant issued
5 Oct 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
for 1. The development of 16 no. residential units at Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan. The proposed development consists of 8 no. 3 bedroom (2 storey) duplex units, 8 no. 2 bedroom (1 storey) duplex units. 2. Architectural Conservation and Refurbishment of Existing Two-Storey Dwelling to 4 no. 1 bedroom apartment units (This building is a Protected Structure and is listed in Cavan Co. Council Record of Protected Structures as CV0855). 3. Total Development will consist of 20 No. fully serviced dwelling units, and site works to include site entrance and road access to the proposed development, connections to the public watermain and surface water drainage network, the creation of landscaped communal open spaces, all boundary treatments, as well as all ancillary and associated site developments works, above and below ground, including alterations to existing land levels
for (1) PERMISSION for a material change of use of the rear portion of the ground floor from a coffee shop to a 1-no. residential apartment (proposed area = 42.63m2); (2) RETENTION for a material change of use of the front portion of the ground floor from a coffee shop to use as a commercial beauty salon (current area = 27.91m2); (3) internal alterations and all associated works.
for (1) RETENTION PERMISSION for the material change of use of the front portion of the ground floor from a previously permitted coffee shop to use as a commercial beauty salon; (2) PLANNING PERMISSION for a material change of use of the remaining rear portion of the ground floor from a coffee shop to a 1-no. residential apartment; (3) PLANNING PERMISSION for internal alterations and all associated works
(1) for the material change of use of the front portion of the ground floor from a previously permitted coffee shop to use as a commercial beauty salon; (2) PLANNING PERMISSION for a material change of use of the remaining rear portion of the ground floor from a coffee shop to a 1-no. residential apartment; (3) PLANNING PERMISSION for internal alterations and all associated works
to develop 4 No. residential sites as follows: Site 1: 1 No. detached storey and a half style dwelling and detached domestic garage, Site 2: 1 No. detached dormer style dwelling, Site 3: 1 No. detached dormer style dwelling, Site 4: 1 No. detached dormer style dwelling, form connections to public foul sewer, surface water sewer and watermain, form new entrance and access to site via. existing service road, together with all associated site works
for (A) the change of use and refurbishment of part of ground floor of the existing derelict building, fronting onto Main Street, from retail use to residential use forming 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (B) the refurbishment of the remainder of the existing derelict building and attached outbuildings and change of use to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment and 1no. two-bedroom apartment; the works will include an increase in height to the rear return and elevational alterations to the rear; (C) the alterations to the existing roof of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street to allow for the insertion of roof insulation and replacement of modern slates with natural slates; the removal of sand cement render from chimneys and application of traditional rough cast lime render and limewash. (D) the alterations to the façade of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street comprising replacement of sand cement render with a traditional rough cast lime render and limewash and replacement of modern windows with timber sliding sash windows. (E) the change of use, refurbishment, increase in height and elevational changes of existing detached outbuilding to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (F) the construction of a new two-storey apartment block to the rear of the site, consisting of 5no. two-bedroom apartments; (G) the formation of car parking spaces and bicycle storage facilities to be accessed via existing archway off Main Street; (H) the formation of new connections to public foul sewer and watermain, surface water drainage works together with all associated other site works at Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 CC79 - a protected structure RPS Reference No. CV0876