The Anglers Rest, Main Street, Ballyconnell
Conversion of a former off-licence into an extended carvery and coffee shop area for a pub in Ballyconnell.
1840 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 30 January 2018
- Reference
- 1840
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 January 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks internal alterations and a change of use of a previously approved off-licence. The space will be used as an extended area for 'The Anglers Rest' pub, incorporating a carvery area, coffee shop, and new signage.
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Official record
Development description
For internal alterations and change of use of previously approved off-licence (planning ref. No. 02/1153) to be used as extended area to "the anglers rest" incorporating carvery area/coffee shop, signage and associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the town and village core while providing and/or improving town/village centre facilities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toneyhallow, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan | Jul 2025 | €65,000 | 61 m |
| Apt. 28 Canal Bank Walk, Castleforde, Ballyconnell | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 61 m |
| Lahernahone (orse Lecharrownahone), Ballyconnellprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €375,000 | 61 m |
| Corratillian, Corlough, Ballyconnell | Mar 2025 | €280,000 | 61 m |
| Church Street, Ballyconnell, County Cavan | May 2026 | €190,000 | 69 m |
| 4 Derryoak, Ballyconnell, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €230,000 | 185 m |
| Main Street, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan | Oct 2025 | €70,000 | 221 m |
| Apt 23, Canal Bank Walk, Castleforde | May 2026 | €145,000 | 233 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 January 2018
- Decision due26 March 2018
- Decision issued22 March 2018
- Grant issued27 April 2018
- Permission expiry26 April 2023
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