Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Drumcrow, Ballyhaise
Demolition of three student accommodation blocks and construction of a new 24-bedroom student building.
2560674 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 13 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560674
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of three student accommodation blocks totaling 882 sq m. It will be replaced by a new two-storey student accommodation building with 24 ensuite bedrooms, alongside the refurbishment of existing outbuildings which are protected structures.
- Storeys
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Official record
Development description
For the demolition of three existing purpose-built student accommodation blocks (total floor area approximately 882 sq. M), and the construction of a new two-storey purpose-built student accommodation (pbsa) building providing 24 no. Ensuite study bedrooms with associated shared communal facilities, ancillary accommodation, together with the part refurbishment of the existing outbuildings (protected structure) to provide communal student facilities, and all associated site works and services - significant further information has been received
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Townparks, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan | Dec 2025 | €300,000 | 499 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 November 2025
- Further information requested12 January 2026
- Further information received4 June 2026
- Decision due1 July 2026
- Decision issued30 June 2026
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