Breifne College, Cootehill Road, Curragho
Partial demolition and construction of a two-to-three storey extension at Breifne College.
2560625 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 20 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560625
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes the partial demolition of a 1974 school building and the construction of a 2-to-3 storey extension connected by a link bridge. It also features PV solar panels, 38 car parking spaces, 30 bicycle spaces, and a new paved courtyard.
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 (a) part demolition of existing single storey 1974 post primary school building (b) construction of a mixture of 2 and 3 storey extension to the front and side of the existing school building which will be connected to the existing school by new link bridge at first floor level. The proposed development will include pv panel installation on the roof of the 2-storey element together with some alterations and refurbishment within the existing school building. (c) associated site works to include a new ramp and steps access to proposed new entrance, new 38 no. Car parking spaces, 30 no bicycle parking spaces, new paved courtyard social space and all associated soft and hard landscaping
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullies, Cavan, Co Cavan | Apr 2025 | €165,000 | 189 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 received20 October 2025
- Further information requested11 December 2025
- Further information received16 February 2026
- Decision due15 March 2026
- Decision issued11 March 2026
- Appeal submitted26 March 2026
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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