Main Street, Cavan, Co Cavan
Change of use from a commercial unit to a take-away food outlet in Cavan.
21374 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 16 June 2021
- Reference
- 21374
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert an existing commercial unit on Main Street into a take-away food outlet. The works will include installing ventilation ductwork, signage, and connecting to existing services.
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
For change of use from existing commercial unit to take-away food outlet including ventilation ductwork, signage, connection to all existing services and all ancillary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornamuckla, Carrigallen Po, Via Cavan | Aug 2025 | €112,500 | 62 m |
| 12 Bridge St, Belturbet, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €45,000 | 78 m |
| 54 Main Street, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €125,000 | 87 m |
| 6 Abbey Street, Cavan, Co Cavannot full market price | Mar 2026 | €46,666 | 100 m |
| 17 Castlegate, Bullock Lane, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €153,000 | 164 m |
| 1 Castlegate Apts, Bullock Lane, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €140,000 | 164 m |
| 3 Castlegate Apts, Bullock Lane, Cavan | May 2025 | €142,500 | 164 m |
| 11 Castlegate, Bullock Lane, Main St | Dec 2025 | €155,000 | 164 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 received16 June 2021
- Further information requested10 August 2021
- Application withdrawn13 October 2021
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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21623CavanLodged 13 Oct 2021Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For a replacement shopfront, together with associated signage and siteworks
Patsy Boyles Menswear , Main Street , Cavan
17142CavanLodged 12 Apr 2017Commercial
- Awaiting decision30 m away
For the proposed alterations to front façade (east elevation), comprising of — Installation of 1 no. new ATM,…
Bank of Ireland , Main Street Cavan , Co. Cavan
2360137CavanLodged 10 Aug 2023Commercial
- Granted40 m away
For the replacement of 1nr. ATM to existing front façade (east elevation) along with minor internal…
Bank of Ireland , Main Street , Cavan
2560164CavanLodged 11 Apr 2025Commercial
- Refused40 m away
To consist of the proposed alterations to front façade (east elevation), comprising of — Installation of 1…
Bank of Ireland , Main Street Cavan , Co. Cavan
2360153CavanLodged 28 Aug 2023Commercial
- Granted40 m away
For the conversion of existing storage sheds to 2 No. Apartments (1 x 1 Bed & 1 x 2 Bed) together with all…
75 Main Street (Accessed via Bridge St) , Cavan , Co Cavan
19340CavanLodged 12 Sept 2019Apartments
- Awaiting decision40 m away
For Material change of use from existing Public House to mixed use development. Works to include: (1)…
Main Street & Cock Hill , Townparks , Cavan Co. Cavan
2660059CavanLodged 11 Feb 2026Change of use
- Granted80 m away
To convert existing external smoking area into floor space to form part of existing bar/lounge, also…
The Imperial , 43 47 & 48 Main Street , Cavan
16421CavanLodged 7 Sept 2016Commercial
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