Swellan Lower, Cavan, Co.Cavan
Construction of 11 new houses with a new service road and entrance at Swellan Lower, Cavan.
2660141 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 26 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660141
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 March 2026
- Residential units
- 11
- Floor area
- 911.9 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of 11 fully serviced dwellings, including one 2-bed detached bungalow, four 2-bed semi-detached bungalows, and six 3-bed two-storey semi-detached houses. The project includes connection to public services, a new service road, and the submission of a Natura Impact Statement.
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 the erection of 11 no. Fully serviced dwellings comprising of 1 no. 2 bed detached bungalow dwelling, 4 no. 2 bed semi detached bungalows & 6 no. Two storey 3 bed semi detached dwellings, connection to public services, new service road & entrance and all ancillary works. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with 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 | 150 m |
| 30 Drumglen Dr, Swellan, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €385,000 | 243 m |
| 12 Pairc An Duin, Swellan, Cavan | Feb 2026 | €276,000 | 283 m |
| 15 Pairc An Duin, Swellan Lower, Cavan | Oct 2025 | €207,000 | 309 m |
| Derrycramph, Cavan | Mar 2026 | €445,000 | 333 m |
| 32 Pairc An Dun, Swellan, Cavan | Jul 2025 | €282,500 | 338 m |
| 30 Pairc An Duin, Swellen, Cavan | Jan 2025 | €200,000 | 348 m |
| 5 Oakwood, Swellan, Cavanprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €484,582 | 366 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 received26 March 2026
- Further information requested19 May 2026
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