Aghnaskerry, Co Cavan
Demolition of a derelict house to build 26 semi-detached homes.
21528 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 24 August 2021
- Reference
- 21528
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 August 2021
- Residential units
- 26
- Floor area
- 3592 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development involves the demolition of an existing derelict dwelling house. In its place, 26 three-bedroom semi-detached houses will be built, consisting of 12 dormer-style houses with basements and 14 two-storey houses.
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
Demolish existing derelict dwelling house and erect 26 no. 3-bed semi-detached dwellings (12 no. Dormer style semi-detached dwellings with basement and 14 no. Two-storey semi-detached dwellings) together with entrance, access road, footpath, street lighting, connect to existing public services, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated works. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Significant further information including a natura impact statement and revised plans have been received.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and provide for amenity and open space areas”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harmony Heights, Cavan, Cavan | Jul 2026 | €246,000 | 181 m |
| 99 Aughnaskerry Dr, Cavan, Cavan | Nov 2025 | €255,000 | 211 m |
| 14 Harmony Heights, Cavan, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €220,000 | 214 m |
| 9 Harmony Heights, Cavan, Cavan | May 2026 | €202,000 | 217 m |
| 58 Aughnaskerry Dr, Cavan Town, Cavan | Oct 2025 | €242,500 | 223 m |
| 8 Harmony Heights, Cavan, Co.cavan | Jul 2025 | €240,000 | 226 m |
| 21 Ardkeen, Ardkeen, Cavannot full market price | Jan 2025 | €180,000 | 252 m |
| 15 The Belfry, Cock Hill, Cavan | Feb 2025 | €157,000 | 255 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 received24 August 2021
- Further information requested18 October 2021
- Further information received1 April 2022
- Decision due26 May 2022
- Decision issued26 May 2022
- Appeal submitted20 June 2022
- Appeal decided4 September 2023
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