Proposed Development
for alterations and extension to the existing dwelling, consisting of:
- (A)External alterations to the existing dwelling: Removal of 3 no. chimneys; replacement of the existing slated pitched roof with a standing seam metal roof; replacement of existing flat roofs with pitched metal roofs and gables; and external insulation of the existing dwelling.
- (B)Internal alterations and reconfiguration: Formation of a master en-suite bedroom in place of the existing kitchen/dining area; bathroom and dressing room in place of the existing living area; removal of the utility room and incorporation of this area into Bedroom 1; replacement of Bedroom 2 with a hall and utility/plant room; replacement of the existing bathroom with a pantry and store; removal of Bedroom 4 to increase the size of Bedroom 3; and conversion of the existing garage to a study.
- (C)Front / north-western elevation: Replacement of the existing garage door with French doors; upgrade of the flat roof over the front door; and provision of a stone finish around the front door and along the plinth.
- (D)Left-side / north-eastern elevation: Provision of new windows to the master bedroom and en-suite, and a rooflight to the dressing room.
- (E)Rear / south-eastern elevation: Provision of new windows to the master bedroom; replacement of the existing back door with a window to Bedroom 2; provision of a rooflight to the bathroom; and removal of the existing rear study door.
- (F)Right-side / south-western elevation: Replacement of an existing window with a utility door and provision of a rooflight to the hall.
- (G)Proposed split-level flat-roof extension to the right-side / south-western elevation comprising: At basement level: garage, Bedroom 4 with dressing room, shower room, playroom and hall. At ground-floor level: open-plan kitchen/dining area with staircase.
- (H)Associated site works: Proposed retaining walls and upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area.
- (I)Services: Connection to existing services and all associated site works
Application Timeline
Application received
29 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
23 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Drumelis , Cavan , Co. Cavan
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Site Area
- 0.228 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 29 September 2026
- Status
- PRE_VALIDATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 23 November 2026
Location
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