Main Street, Virginia, Co Cavan
Subdivision of a protected structure into two commercial units with a rear extension.
2053 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 19 February 2020
- Reference
- 2053
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves subdividing a protected structure into two commercial units. Works include the demolition of an existing single-storey rear extension, construction of a larger single-storey rear extension, provision of rear car parking, and new signage.
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Official record
Development description
To carry out works to existing protected structure (cv39035) comprising of the following; (a) subdivide the building into 2 no. Commercial units (change of use was previously approved under planning application ref. No. 08/1082), (b) demolish single storey extension to the rear, (c) construct extended single storey extension to the rear, (d) provide car parking in rear yard, (e) carry out alterations and upgrades to the existing building, (f) erect signage, (g) along with all associated site 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffin, Killinkere, Virginia | Apr 2025 | €151,000 | 42 m |
| Coronagh, Virginia, Co Cavan | Apr 2025 | €75,000 | 42 m |
| 6 Taoibh Coille, Yew Tree Park, Virginianot full market price · price excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €303,240 | 42 m |
| Dromagolan, Virginia, Co Cavan | May 2025 | €80,000 | 42 m |
| 11 New St Mews, Virginia, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €169,000 | 75 m |
| 3 New Street Mews, Virginia, County Cavan | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 78 m |
| 6 Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan | Mar 2026 | €50,000 | 90 m |
| 2 New St, Virginia, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €209,950 | 97 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 received19 February 2020
- Decision due14 April 2020
- Decision issued14 April 2020
- Grant issued13 July 2020
- Permission expiry12 July 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
For change of use of existing public house known as ‘The Coachman Inn’ Main Street, Virginia to 2 no. Retail…
Main Street , Virginia , Co. Cavan
2460382CavanLodged 15 Aug 2024Change of use
- Awaiting decision70 m away
For (1) change of use of existing ground floor café to a Fast-Food Takeaway unit to include modifications to…
MAIN STREET , VIRGINIA , CO. CAVAN
23321CavanLodged 27 Nov 2023Change of use
- Granted70 m away
To consist of (1) change of use of existing ground floor café to a Fast Food Takeaway unit to include…
Main street , Virginia , Co. Cavan A82 C2N3
23329CavanLodged 7 Dec 2023Change of use
- Awaiting decision70 m away
For (1) change of use of existing ground floor café to a Fast-Food Takeaway unit to include modifications to…
MAIN STREET , VIRGINIA , CO. CAVAN
23260CavanLodged 12 Jul 2023Change of use
- Granted80 m away
To change use from that of public house (formerly Ramor Lodge) at ground floor level to retail unit with some…
Main Street , Virginia , Co Cavan
17523CavanLodged 12 Dec 2017Change of use
- Granted110 m away
To revise the site boundaries to the rear of ‘Matthew’s Public House’ and retail units comprising ‘Mason’s…
Matthew's Public House , Main Street , Virginia
2560366CavanLodged 7 Jul 2025Alterations
- Awaiting decision110 m away
To revise the site boundaries to the rear of ‘Matthew’s Public House’ and retail units comprising ‘Mason’s…
Matthew's Public House , Main Street , Virginia
2560313CavanLodged 18 Jun 2025Alterations
- Granted110 m away
To retain (a) covered smoking area (b) single storey extension to accommodate additional female toilets and a…
Main street , Virginia , County Cavan
2460113CavanLodged 25 Mar 2024Retention
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