Thomas Street, Bailieborough, Co Cavan
Conversion of a cafe and apartments into offices in Bailieborough.
1973 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 25 February 2019
- Reference
- 1973
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 February 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing two-storey semi-detached building. The ground-floor cafe and two first-floor apartments will be converted into office space, including internal alterations and new signage.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The change of use of existing 2 storey semi-detached building with café/restaurant at ground floor and 2 no. Of apartments at first level to proposed office use, internal alterations, new 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumavea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan | Mar 2026 | €50,000 | 138 m |
| Institute Rd, Bailieborough, Cavan | Jan 2026 | €260,000 | 142 m |
| Barrack St, Bailieborough, Co Cavan | Apr 2026 | €120,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 1 Finnegan's, Main Street, Bailieborough | Dec 2025 | €145,000 | 185 m |
| 34 Twin Oaks, Kingscourt Rd, Bailieborough | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 245 m |
| 39 Twin Oaks, Bailieborough, Cavan | Feb 2026 | €240,000 | 280 m |
| 7 Chestnut Dr, Curkish Lane, Bailieboro | Feb 2025 | €175,000 | 306 m |
| 9 Fountain View, Baileborough, Cavan | Apr 2026 | €195,000 | 330 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 received25 February 2019
- Decision due21 April 2019
- Decision issued17 April 2019
- Grant issued24 May 2019
- Permission expiry23 May 2024
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