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2660232

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Cavan - Cavan County Council

Proposed Development

for (A) the change of use and refurbishment of part of ground floor of the existing derelict building, fronting onto Main Street, from retail use to residential use forming 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (B) the refurbishment of the remainder of the existing derelict building and attached outbuildings and change of use to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment and 1no. two-bedroom apartment; the works will include an increase in height to the rear return and elevational alterations to the rear; (C) the alterations to the existing roof of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street to allow for the insertion of roof insulation and replacement of modern slates with natural slates; the removal of sand cement render from chimneys and application of traditional rough cast lime render and limewash. (D) the alterations to the façade of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street comprising replacement of sand cement render with a traditional rough cast lime render and limewash and replacement of modern windows with timber sliding sash windows. (E) the change of use, refurbishment, increase in height and elevational changes of existing detached outbuilding to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (F) the construction of a new two-storey apartment block to the rear of the site, consisting of 5no. two-bedroom apartments; (G) the formation of car parking spaces and bicycle storage facilities to be accessed via existing archway off Main Street; (H) the formation of new connections to public foul sewer and watermain, surface water drainage works together with all associated other site works at Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 CC79 - a protected structure RPS Reference No. CV0876

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 May 2026

  2. Further information requested

    1 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Virginia , County Cavan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cavan County Council
Site Area
0.165 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 May 2026
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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2660215N/A29 Apr 2026

for a residential development comprising of: (A) the change of use and refurbishment of part of ground floor of the existing derelict building, fronting onto Main Street, from retail use to residential use forming 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (B) the refurbishment of the remainder of the existing derelict building and attached outbuildings and change of use to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment and 1no. two-bedroom apartment; the works will include an increase in height to the rear return and elevational alterations to the rear; (C) the alterations to the existing roof of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street to allow for the insertion of roof insulation and replacement of modern slates with natural slates; the removal of sand cement render from chimneys and application of traditional rough cast lime render and limewash. (D) the alterations to the façade of the protected structure fronting onto Main Street comprising replacement of sand cement render with a traditional rough cast lime render and limewash and replacement of modern windows with timber sliding sash windows. (E) the change of use, refurbishment, increase in height and elevational changes of existing detached outbuilding to form 1no. one-bedroom apartment; (F) the construction of a new two-storey apartment block to the rear of the site, consisting of 5no. two-bedroom apartments; (G) the formation of car parking spaces and bicycle storage facilities to be accessed via existing archway off Main Street; (H) the formation of new connections to public foul sewer and watermain, surface water drainage works together with all associated other site works at Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 CC79 - a protected structure RPS Reference No. CV0876, on behalf of Carrigabruise Developments Ltd.

Main Street , Virginia , County Cavan

78m
1818CONDITIONAL17 Jan 2018

for development consisting of the change of use of residential part of building to retail, remove structurally unstable outbuildings and construct new 2m high side boundary wall, alter widths of existing vehicular entrances and form new connections to public drainage systems

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2268CONDITIONAL24 Feb 2022

for a change of use from existing Retail Unit to proposed Dental Practice, internal alterations, signage and associated site works

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23207CONDITIONAL18 May 2023

to retain (a) covered terrace area to the rear of existing public house, (b) single storey prefabricated modular unit for future use as a kitchen and (c) all associated site works

The Deerpark Inn , Cavan Road Virginia , Co. Cavan

113m
2460113CONDITIONAL25 Mar 2024

to retain (a) covered smoking area (b) single storey extension to accommodate additional female toilets and a single storey store room built to the rear of Matthew’s Pub. Retention is also sought to retain (d) the conversion of office spaces on the first floor above the arch way and shop unit fronting the main street, to form a fully serviced 2 bedroomed apartment (e) the conversion of retail and retail storage spaces on the first floor above the existing coffee shop “Mason’s Apron”, fronting the main street, to form a fully serviced 3 bedroomed apartment (f) all associated site works

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2560366CONDITIONAL7 Jul 2025

to revise the site boundaries to the rear of ‘Matthew’s Public House’ and retail units comprising ‘Mason’s Apron’ coffee shop, ‘Karlos Conlon’ drapery shop, ‘Shhh… by Maggie’ beauty salon and apartments overhead. The new boundary will comprise a 2m high wall subdividing the existing yard. The new yard serving the ‘Mason’s Apron’, ‘Karlos Conlon’ and overhead apartments will be accessed via a parking barrier, and a new yard area for ‘Matthew’s Pub’ and ‘Shhh… by Maggie’ and overhead residential unit will be accessed via double gates at the rear of the above properties

Matthew's Public House , Main Street , Virginia

114m
2560313N/A18 Jun 2025

to revise the site boundaries to the rear of ‘Matthew’s Public House’ and retail units comprising ‘Mason’s Apron’ coffee shop, ‘Karlos Conlon’ drapery shop, ‘Shhh… by Maggie’ beauty salon and apartments overhead. The new boundary will comprise a 2m high wall subdividing the existing yard. The new yard serving the ‘Mason’s Apron’, ‘Karlos Conlon’ and overhead apartments will be accessed via a parking barrier, and a new yard area for ‘Matthew’s Pub’ and ‘Shhh… by Maggie’ and overhead residential unit will be accessed via double gates at the rear of the above properties

Matthew's Public House , Main Street , Virginia

128m
2053CONDITIONAL19 Feb 2020

to carry out works to existing protected structure (CV39035) comprising of the following; (A) subdivide the building into 2 No. commercial units (Change of Use was previously approved under Planning Application Ref. No. 08/1082), (B) demolish single storey extension to the rear, (C) construct extended single storey extension to the rear, (D) provide car parking in rear yard, (E) carry out alterations and upgrades to the existing building, (F) erect signage, (G) along with all associated site works

Main Street , Virginia , Co Cavan

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18368CONDITIONAL5 Sept 2018

to construct a storey and a half style extension to the rear of existing protected structure (CV39021), alter/upgrade existing building along with all associated site works

Main Street , Virginia , Co. Cavan

139m
23321N/A27 Nov 2023

for (1) change of use of existing ground floor café to a Fast-Food Takeaway unit to include modifications to internal layout to provide public waiting area, cooking and prep kitchen, storage, freezer store, toilet, and ventilation system (2) proposed single storey extension to rear of building to include staff area, cold store and external bin storage (3) signage to street front elevation (4) and all associated ancillary site works

MAIN STREET , VIRGINIA , CO. CAVAN

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