Retention of dwelling with layout, floor plan and elevation changes from original approval

Roisin Reilly and Mairead McIntyre have applied to Cavan County Council for permission to retain a dwelling at Lecks in Shercock that was constructed differently from the planning approval originally granted in 2001. The house, which sits on a site addressed as Lecks, Shercock, Co Cavan (postcode A81 AX99), now incorporates changes to its layout, floor plan and exterior elevations that were not part of the original consent.

The application was received by the council on 22 April 2026 under planning reference number 011397. It is currently pending a decision, with the council’s decision code listed as CONDITIONAL. The council set a deadline for the final decision of 16 June 2026, and the decision was made on 15 June 2026, granting conditional approval to retain the dwelling in its altered form.

The retention application details that the changes include alterations to the site layout, floor plan and elevational aspects of the building. The council file also notes ancillary site development works associated with the dwelling. While the council has not yet confirmed full compliance with all conditions, the conditional decision allows the owners to proceed under specified terms until any further requirements are met.

This case follows a series of recent planning decisions in Cavan, including approvals for new dwellings and other developments such as a two‑storey house at Carrick West, Glangevlin, and a single‑story granny flat at Killygrogan, Lavey. The council’s decision-making process remains consistent with its statutory obligations to assess each application on its merits.

The owners’ request reflects the broader trend of homeowners seeking to adapt existing properties to meet contemporary needs while respecting planning regulations. The conditional approval indicates that the council is willing to accommodate such changes provided they comply with relevant conditions and standards.

For further details, see Cavan County Council planning file 2660202.

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