Drumlougher, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Conversion and refurbishment of a disused schoolhouse into a residential dwelling.
2560736 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 12 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560736
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 125.37 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the change of use and refurbishment of an existing disused schoolhouse to a residential dwelling. It also includes the provision of an effluent treatment system, percolation area, and alterations to the existing entrance.
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Official record
Development description
For change of use and refurbishment of existing disused schoolhouse to residential dwelling, provision of effluent treatment system & percolation, alterations to existing entrance and associated site development works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 December 2025
- Decision due14 February 2026
- Decision issued12 February 2026
- Grant issued20 March 2026
- Permission expiry19 March 2031
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