Hall Street, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
Change of use of a protected former community hall and library to commercial offices.
2360252 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 1 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360252
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to convert a protected structure from a community hall and library into commercial offices. The works will include two ground-floor units, first-floor offices, second-floor storage, a new rear fire escape staircase, and internal fabric and energy upgrades.
- Storeys
- 3
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 change of use of (a protected structure, rps reg. No. Cv-0374) from community hall and library to commercial office use with 2 no. Of ground floor commercial/office units, 1st floor offices and 2nd floor storage area. Construct a rear fire escape staircase onto non-original 2 storey rear extensions to access upper floor, internal alterations, fabric, energy and service upgrade works, signage 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 | 122 m |
| Willowbank, Rocks Rd, Kingscourt | Jun 2026 | €515,000 | 204 m |
| Mohercrom, Kingscourt, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €252,500 | 237 m |
| Cortubber, Kingscourt, Meathnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €210,000 | 237 m |
| Enniskeen, Kingscourt, Co Cavan | Oct 2025 | €10,000 | 237 m |
| Dublin Rd, Kingscourt, Cavannot full market price | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 311 m |
| Rocks Rd, Kingscourt, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 316 m |
| Saint Marys Road, Kingscourt, Cavan | Jan 2026 | €241,500 | 326 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 issued19 December 2023
- Grant issued16 February 2024
- Permission expiry15 February 2029
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