Planning · Co. Cavan

Planning Applications in Cavan

838 applications in the last 12 months across the county. 93.4% of decided applications are granted, with a typical decision in 55 days. Every application since 2017 is on the map below.

Planning applications

838

last 12 months

Decisions granted

93.4%

1,551 decided · 3 yrs

Typical decision time

55 days

median · last 3 yrs

Homes approved

930

24 months · 47 big schemes

Applications over time

Monthly planning applications in Cavan since 2017, by what's being applied for.

Biggest housing schemes

The largest schemes applied for in Cavan in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).

134 homesGrantedLands at Billis and Drumalee Townlands, Cootehill Road, Cavan TownFeb 2025

The development will consist of the provision of a total of 134no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the de

109 homesPendingLands at Lisdaran Townland, Loreto Road, Cavan TownNov 2025

for Large Scale Residential Development consististing of the provision of a total of 109no. residential units along with provision of a crèc

109 homesPendingLands at Lisdaran Townland, Loreto Road, Cavan TownOct 2025

for Large Scale Residential Development consististing of the provision of a total of 109no. residential units along with provision of a crèc

78 homesGrantedThe Drumlins, Bailieborough Road, Virginia Co. CavanDec 2024

to construct 78 no. dwellings and 1 no. single storey creche to complete existing residential development known as “The Drumlins". (“The Dru

58 homesGrantedMullagh Td, Mullagh, Co. CavanDec 2024

to construct 58 no. dwellings comprising of the following: (A) 14 no. 3 bed dormer bungalow dwellings, (B) 1 no. 3 bedroom single storey dwe

55 homesPendingGortnakesh, Fort Village, Cavan Town.Mar 2026

for the construction of 55 dwelling units including: 12 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. detached two-bedroom house, 30 no. three

55 homesPendingGortnakesh, Fort Village, Cavan Town.Feb 2026

for the construction of 55 dwelling units including: 12 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. detached two-bedroom house, 30 no. three

55 homesPendingGortnakesh, Fort Village, Cavan TownJan 2026

for the construction of 55 dwelling units including: 12 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. detached two-bedroom house, 30 no. three

On the map

Every application in and around Cavan — filter by type, hover or tap for details.

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every Irish local authority · since 2017

Big-scheme markers show the number of homes. Hover any point for details. Source: local-authority planning registers (LGMA, Dublin City, Cork City); updated with each data refresh.

Planning in other counties

Based on planning applications published by Cavan County Council since 2017. Grant rate = granted ÷ (granted + refused) for applications received in the last 3 years; decision time is the median from receipt to decision. Homes approved counts stated unit counts on granted residential applications in the last 24 months and excludes amendments to already-permitted schemes. Not planning advice.