Astra Bowl Unit 6, Cinema Complex, Townparks
Retention of gaming machines and permission for part change of use from a bowling alley to a casino in Townparks.
20280 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 8 July 2020
- Reference
- 20280
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 8 July 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for existing gaming machines and a casino area within Unit 6 of the Cinema Complex. It also seeks planning permission for a partial change of use from a bowling alley to gaming and casino amusement uses.
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Official record
Development description
To retain existing gaming machines / casino area within the existing unit and planning permission sought for a part change of use from a bowling alley to a gaming / casino amusement uses and all 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Castlegate Apts, Bullock Lane, Cavan | May 2025 | €142,500 | 85 m |
| 21 Castlegate, Bullock Lane, Main St | Mar 2026 | €120,000 | 85 m |
| 1 Castlegate Apts, Bullock Lane, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 85 m |
| 11 Castlegate, Bullock Lane, Main St | Dec 2025 | €155,000 | 85 m |
| 17 Castlegate, Bullock Lane, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €153,000 | 85 m |
| 54 Main Street, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €125,000 | 120 m |
| 12 Bridge St, Belturbet, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €45,000 | 164 m |
| Cornamuckla, Carrigallen Po, Via Cavan | Aug 2025 | €112,500 | 178 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 received8 July 2020
- Further information requested28 August 2020
- Further information received9 September 2020
- Decision due6 October 2020
- Decision issued25 September 2020
- Grant issued4 November 2020
- Permission expiry3 November 2025
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