Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 3 June 2026

Gortawee or Scotchtown & Rakeelan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Surfacing and parking expansion at a distribution facility in Ballyconnell.

2660165 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 9 April 2026

Reference
2660165
Authority
Cavan County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
9 April 2026

Summary

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The development involves surfacing existing gravel hardstanding areas to the north and west of the distribution facility. It will provide a designated parking area for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and a staff car park.

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Development description

For: the surfacing of the existing hardstanding gravel areas to the north and west of the existing distribution facility, the provision of a designated parking area for hgvs and a staff car park in these areas together with all associated ancillary site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

General Enterprise and EmploymentSI
Provide for and improve general enterprise and employment generating uses.

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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.

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Key dates

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  1. Application received9 April 2026
  2. Decision due3 June 2026
  3. Decision issued3 June 2026
  4. Grant issued13 July 2026
  5. Permission expiry12 July 2031

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