Market Square View, Main Street Arvagh, Co. Cavan H12 W893
Conversion of a former bank and protected structure in Arvagh into four apartments.
22461 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 18 November 2022
- Reference
- 22461
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert a former Bank of Ireland building into four apartments, consisting of two two-bedroom and two one-bedroom units. The works will involve material alterations to the external elevations of the building, which is listed as a Protected Structure.
- Residential units
- 4
- Storeys
- 2
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
To carry out the following development works to an existing end of terrace two-storey commercial building (former bank of ireland building) at market square view, main street, arvagh, co. Cavan h12 w893. (1) change of use from financial services to residential use and the provision of 4 no. New apartments (2 no. Two-bedroom & 2 no. One-bedroom apartments). (2) carry out material alterations to existing building comprising of minor alterations to external elevations and renovation works to the building fabric (3) together with all associated site development works including provision of communal open space to the rear yard and connections to public services. This building is listed as a protected structure in the current cavan county development plan.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 3 And 4 Market Square View, Arvagh, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €923,542 | 22 m |
| Main Street, Arvagh, Co Cavan | Apr 2026 | €90,000 | 82 m |
| Main Street, Arva, Co. Cavan | Apr 2026 | €90,000 | 87 m |
| Longford Road, Arva, Co Cavan | Feb 2025 | €135,000 | 147 m |
| Pound St, Arva, Cavan | Jul 2025 | €140,000 | 153 m |
| 12 Palm Court, Arva, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €160,000 | 154 m |
| 1 Palm Court, Arva, Cavan | Jun 2025 | €87,000 | 182 m |
| Fairgreen, Arva, Co. Cavan | Jan 2026 | €260,000 | 212 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 received18 November 2022
- Decision due21 January 2023
- Decision issued9 January 2023
- Grant issued20 February 2023
- Permission expiry19 February 2028
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