Dunaree, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
Change of use of outbuildings behind a protected structure to a restaurant and food outlet.
2360238 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 25 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360238
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the change of use of existing two-storey semi-detached storage outbuildings to the rear of 'Shekeltons' (a protected structure) to a restaurant/food outlet. The works include internal alterations, renovations, an outdoor seating area, and signage.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
For the change of use of existing two storey semi-detached storage outbuildings to rear of protected structure reg. No. Cv0382 ‘shekeltons’ to restaurant / food outlet, internal alterations and renovations to existing two storey semi-detached building, outdoor seating area, signage, landscaping, and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Kingscourt, Co Cavan | Jun 2025 | €200,000 | 81 m |
| Willowbank, Rocks Rd, Kingscourt | Jun 2026 | €515,000 | 120 m |
| Mohercrom, Kingscourt, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €252,500 | 129 m |
| Cortubber, Kingscourt, Meathnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €210,000 | 129 m |
| Enniskeen, Kingscourt, Co Cavan | Oct 2025 | €10,000 | 129 m |
| Saint Marys Road, Kingscourt, Cavan | Jan 2026 | €241,500 | 262 m |
| Bailieborough Rd, Kingscourt, Cavan | Apr 2026 | €393,000 | 283 m |
| Rocks Rd, Kingscourt, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 292 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 received25 October 2023
- Decision due19 December 2023
- Decision issued12 December 2023
- Grant issued14 February 2024
- Permission expiry13 February 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
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2360205CavanLodged 29 Sept 2023Retention
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17316CavanLodged 10 Jul 2017Commercial
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