Lands adjacent to and south-east of the Beeches, Swellan Lower, Cavan Town
Construction of 20 semi-detached houses and 4 duplex apartments.
2660098 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 6 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660098
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 March 2026
- Residential units
- 20
- Floor area
- 2100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed residential development consists of 20 semi-detached two-storey houses and 4 own-door duplex apartments in a two-storey block. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
- Storeys
- 2
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
To erect a fully serviced residential development consisting of 20no. Semi-detached two-storey houses and 4no. Own door duplex apartments in 1no. Two-storey block, associated site works and to be accessed via the existing serviced roadway connecting to the glenside road. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Elms, Swellan, Cavan | Feb 2025 | €308,000 | 75 m |
| 12 Pairc An Duin, Swellan, Cavan | Feb 2026 | €276,000 | 271 m |
| 5 Oakwood, Swellan, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €484,582 | 287 m |
| 15 Pairc An Duin, Swellan Lower, Cavan | Oct 2025 | €207,000 | 291 m |
| 32 Pairc An Dun, Swellan, Cavan | Jul 2025 | €282,500 | 300 m |
| 30 Drumglen Dr, Swellan, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €385,000 | 305 m |
| 3 Oakwood, Swellan Park, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €502,203 | 310 m |
| 30 Pairc An Duin, Swellen, Cavan | Jan 2025 | €200,000 | 313 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 received6 March 2026
- Further information requested28 April 2026
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