Church View, Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia Co. Cavan
For: (1) renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps reference no. Cv0869, and the (2) change of use, renovation and extension of the…
2560766 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 22 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560766
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 December 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 142.66 m²
Official record
Development description
For: (1) renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps reference no. Cv0869, and the (2) change of use, renovation and extension of the existing forge to form a separate dwelling located to the rear, listed under rps reference no. Cv0870, both of which are included in appendix 19 of the cavan development plan 2022–2028, record of protected structures and, (3) permission is also sought for all ancillary works associated with the development. The proposed works to the estate cottage will include: (1a) alterations to the internal layout of the existing cottage, (1b) construction of a two-storey rear extension to accommodate a kitchen and living room at ground floor level and terrace providing access to the rear garden, and a double bedroom with en-suite at first floor level, resulting in a total floor area increase of approximately 65.5 m² to the original early 1900s structure. The proposed works to the forge will include: (2a) renovation and retrofit of the existing forge building, (2b) construction of a single-storey side lobby, and (2c) construction of a single-storey rear extension to accommodate 2 no. Bedrooms, bathroom and living area, including terrace to a private garden, resulting in a total floor area increase of approximately 78 m². Significant further information has been received
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Church View, Oldcastle Road, Virginia | May 2025 | €325,000 | 25 m |
| Cavan Rd, Virginia, Cavan | Feb 2025 | €312,000 | 105 m |
| Apt Above Matthews Bar, Main Street, Virginia | Oct 2025 | €225,000 | 159 m |
| 2 Parkview Deerpark, Virginia, Deerpark | May 2026 | €430,000 | 264 m |
| 3 New Street Mews, Virginia, County Cavan | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 266 m |
| 11 New St Mews, Virginia, Cavan | Mar 2025 | €169,000 | 273 m |
| Cliffin, Killinkere, Virginia | Apr 2025 | €151,000 | 283 m |
| Coronagh, Virginia, Co Cavan | Apr 2025 | €75,000 | 283 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 received22 December 2025
- Further information requested24 February 2026
- Further information received10 June 2026
- Decision due1 January 1990
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