Ballaghanea, Virginia, Co. Cavan
Attic conversion and ridge height increase for two houses currently under construction.
2360251 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 1 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360251
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 November 2023
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 2 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a minor increase in the overall ridge height and the conversion of the attic space for two detached two-storey dwellings currently under construction. These changes modify a previously granted planning permission.
- 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
For minor increase of overall ridge height & the conversion of the proposed attic space to 2 no. Detached two-storey dwellings (under construction), previously granted permission under planning ref. No. 22/452, together with all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mullagh Road, Ballaghanea, Virginiaprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €293,392 | 163 m |
| 2 Mullagh Road, Virginia, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €365,639 | 207 m |
| Angelgate, Ballaghanea, Virginia | May 2026 | €530,000 | 269 m |
| 42 Yew Park, Virginia, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €231,000 | 380 m |
| 3 Taoibh Coille, Yew Park, Virginianot full market price · price excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €340,935 | 391 m |
| 4 Taoibh Coille, Yew Park, Virginianot full market price · price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €340,935 | 391 m |
| 4 Taoibh Coille, Yew Park, Virginianot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €340,935 | 391 m |
| 17 Lakeview, Virginia, Cavan | Feb 2026 | €430,000 | 412 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 received1 November 2023
- Decision due4 January 2024
- Decision issued15 December 2023
- Grant issued7 February 2024
- Permission expiry6 February 2029
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