Cavan Planning Applications
Cavan County Council
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Cavan planning permission grant rate (2026)
Cavan County Council decided 271 planning applications so far in 2026, granting 93% of them — 4 points above the national average of 89%.
93%
Granted
252
Permissions granted
19
Refused
Decisions made in 2026 to date, from the public Cavan planning register. "Granted" includes permissions granted subject to conditions. Withdrawn, invalid and undecided applications are excluded, so percentages are a share of decided applications. Updated daily — see all counties compared.
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From the national planning dataset, last loaded 13 October; its newest record here was received 5 October. Applications marked as live come straight from the council's own register and are ahead of it.
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for 1) change of use from financial institution to self-contained apartments consisting of 1no. 2 be...
for demolition of existing storage shed, erection of two storey split level residential building com...
for the continued operation of the existing 80 metre meteorological mast and all ancillary infrastru...
for a) Site excavation works to facilitate the proposed development to include excavation and genera...
for single storey, domestic extension, connection to existing onsite services and all associated wor...
for a single storey, domestic extension, to include conversion and extension of existing living room...
to (a) construct a part single storey / part two storey dwelling, (b) construct detached domestic ga...
for the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling and the provision of a new single storey replac...
for installation of a new effluent treatment system and all associated site development works ...
for retention of a first-floor extension to rear of existing two-storey dwelling, alterations to ele...
for the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling and the provision of a new single storey replac...
for 1. construction of a part single storey extension/part storey & half (98.8sqm) to the rear (sou...
for 1. Construction of a four-bedroom bungalow type dwelling; 2. Installation of a new effluent trea...
to (a) renovate existing single storey dwelling, including internal layout alterations, (b) alterati...
to erect 2no. silos to side of existing manufacturing facility and associated site works...
for an existing storage building comprising a ground-floor storage area with an ancillary first-floo...
to demolish existing derelict dwelling, construct a two storey detached dwelling with detached domes...
to construct (1) An Agricultural shed which will consist of slatted area with slurry holding tank un...
for (1) the extension of existing trailer parking area serving onsite CVRT test centre, (2) retenti...
to (a) retain existing piled foundations and associated ground beams, (b) construct a part two-sto...
for: (a) alterations made to floor plans and elevations of dwelling during construction, (b) attic c...
for retention of alterations to elevations of previously approved under planning reference number 23...
for the change of use of former shoe factory/warehouse to a public gymnasium, provision of external ...
for (1) the change of use of bakery to off licence storage area (2) Remove existing window and wall ...
for the removal of the existing front porch and construction of a storey-and-a-half extension to the...
to amend part of previously approved residential development granted under An Bord Pleanala ref. ABP...
for (1) Construction of poultry unit, (2) construction of manure storage shed, (3) installation of p...
to retain alterations to partially completed dwelling granted under Pl Ref 011845 & 0673 and permission sought to complete dwelling, alter floor plans and elevations, construct detached domestic garage, complete entrance, install sewerage treatment facilities & all ancillary site works
for (a) demolition of former dwelling house and retention of new existing two storey replacement dwelling (b) retain upgrade works to existing site entrance and complete with sightline improvement works together with planning permission to decommission existing septic tank and install new waste water treatment system and percolation area and associated site works
for (1) Construction of an agricultural slatted shed to incorporate slatted area, loose bedded area, external feed passage and underground slurry storage tank, (2), Construction of a loose bedded sheep shed with associated external sheep handling area, (3) Installation of underground effluent collection tank, (4) Completion of all associated and ancillary site works. An NIS has been submitted with this application
for the fully serviced single story extensions to the sides and rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling, demolition of existing domestic garage, erecting a new detached domestic garage, the construction of a new vehicular entrance and driveway, the removal and closure of the existing vehicular entrance and the infilling/reinstatement of the existing entrance area, new entrance and frontage boundary wall, together with all associated site works
to carry out the following alterations to an existing dwelling house (1) Renovate existing two-storey dwelling comprising of alterations to elevations, internal fit-out works, (2) Demolish extensions to side & rear, and reconstruct in new single storey to side, and two-storey extension to rear, (3) Install new mechanical wastewater treatment unit & associated percolation system. Together with all associated site development works
1) To demolish existing porch, rear extension, garage and shed. 2) To construct a side extension to North of existing dwelling. 3) To raise the eaves/ridge of the existing dwelling and construct 2no. dormer windows. 4) To make alterations to existing window/door openings. 5) To construct a domestic garage. 6) To construct new vehicular & pedestrian entrances along with all ancillary works
for the construction of a single storey front porch extension, with a floor area of approximately 9 sq.m and a sloped roof design, together with all ancillary and associated site works
to construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, form new entrance onto existing laneway, install proprietary mechanical wastewater treatment system and all associated site works
for (1) retention of alterations and amendments made during construction to floor plan layouts and elevations of existing two storey type dwelling together with the construction of a dormer type extension to side of existing side elevation incorporating living and sanitary accommodation, (2) retention of revised site layout all from that previously granted under planning reference number 08/1401 together with permission to (a) construct detached domestic garage (b) construct detached domestic storage / gym / plant room building (c) complete all ancillary and associated site works to include entrance walls, piers, boundary walls and associated site structures and services
for retention of: (1) elevation and floor plan alterations carried out during construction of two storey and part storey and ½ type dwelling from that previously granted under planning Ref 23144 (2) all ancillary site works
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
to construct a new single storey dwelling house with detached domestic garage, form new vehicular site entrance onto public roadway, installation of approved proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area, together with all associated site development works
to construct single storey detached dwelling, with single storey detached domestic garage, new vehicular entrance onto public road, driveway, waste water treatment system and percolation area, landscaping, and associated site works
to construct a new agricultural slatted livestock building incorporating cubicle accommodation, slatted areas, underground slurry storage tanks, concrete aprons, and all associated ancillary site development works
for amendments to the two-storey block include the elimination of a single storey porch structure, corrugated cladding on the facade and a roof light from the design as well as a reduction in size of the master bedroom windows, the inclusion of a tall window and door to the entrance hall and a new chimney. Elsewhere, roof lights have been eliminated from the design over the kitchen, the interior layout of the living room has changed, and the former attached garage has been constructed as a general-purpose room with associated amendments to the façade including a single window/door opening instead of two garage doors
for a change of use of an existing dwelling to short-term let accommodation (Airbnb)
for retention permission for the following (previously granted application ref 8616539). (1) The existing detached domestic garage. (2) The existing attic rooms and dormer windows at the back elevation of the dwelling. (3) The existing extension at the back of the dwelling. (4) The alterations to the site boundary, dwelling position on the site and all associated site works
to demolish existing farm sheds and construct new slatted sheds and carry out associated site and ancillary works
for the Change of Use of the ground floor Public Bar area to a Restaurant for consumption of food and drink on the premises and Take-away for consumption of food off the premises, to include a new kitchen area. Internal alterations at ground floor level. External signage and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development. The first floor remains as existing residential use
for part single storey/ part storey and a half dwelling, new entrance and driveway, waste water treatment system, percolation area and associated site works
Exempted development in Cavan
Cavan's local authority received 20 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022, out of 898 nationwide. Many small projects, like extensions under 45 sq m, garden cabins, and rooftop solar, don't need planning permission at all. Check if yours is exempt.
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