No.2 Drumglen, Swellan Lower, Co. Cavan
Alterations to an existing house, a new entrance lobby, a granny flat, and retention of a domestic shed in Swellan Lower.
21470 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 28 July 2021
- Reference
- 21470
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 July 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 131 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of alterations to an existing sunroom, construction of a new entrance lobby with overhead accommodation, and a new single-storey granny flat. It also seeks retention permission for an existing single-storey domestic shed.
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 alterations to existing dwelling previously approved under pl ref: 09164 consisting of (1) alterations to existing sunroom to side of dwelling, (2) construct new entrance lobby and accommodation overhead, (3) erect new single storey granny flat building and all associated works, (4) retention of single storey shed and all associated and ancillary works. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Drumglen Dr, Swellan, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €385,000 | 153 m |
| Derrycramph, Cavan | Mar 2026 | €445,000 | 194 m |
| 21 Station Lane, Swellan, Cavan | Jun 2025 | €195,000 | 235 m |
| 65 Station Lane, Swellan, Cavan | Apr 2025 | €307,000 | 281 m |
| Derrycramph, Cavan | Jun 2026 | €295,000 | 319 m |
| 8 The Elms, Swellan, Cavan | Feb 2025 | €308,000 | 379 m |
| 12 Pairc An Duin, Swellan, Cavan | Feb 2026 | €276,000 | 393 m |
| 15 Pairc An Duin, Swellan Lower, Cavan | Oct 2025 | €207,000 | 423 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 received28 July 2021
- Further information requested16 September 2021
- Further information received28 February 2022
- Decision due27 March 2022
- Decision issued10 March 2022
- Grant issued21 April 2022
- Permission expiry20 April 2027
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