Protected house gets dormer, kitchen openings, and lime render; approved extension dropped

Ben and Eileen Moore have applied to keep and modify work they have already begun on their protected home at Plush, Cloverhill in County Cavan. The couple’s application seeks to drop a previously approved extension, add a dormer window to the rear roof, install new kitchen windows and doors, and apply lime render to the exterior walls.

The request is for retention and continued alterations permission under reference 22/516, covering the protected structure RPS No CV0698. The council’s decision, received on 13 May 2026, was made conditional and issued on 3 July 2026, ahead of the original July 7 deadline.

Under the proposed changes, the Moores intend to revert the building back to its original footprint by removing the extension that had been approved earlier. The new dormer would provide additional light to the rear of the house, while the kitchen openings are intended to improve ventilation and access. Lime render is planned for the facades, a finish that is often used on historic properties to protect stonework and give a uniform appearance.

Cavan County Council’s planning file notes that the alterations will be carried out in keeping with the character of the protected structure. The council has granted conditional approval, meaning the Moores must meet specific conditions before the work can proceed. These conditions are not detailed in the brief but typically involve compliance with conservation guidelines and ensuring that any changes do not adversely affect the building’s heritage value.

The decision reflects the council’s ongoing role in managing alterations to protected properties within the county. By allowing the removal of an extension and the addition of a dormer, the council is balancing the owners’ desire for modernisation with the need to preserve the historic fabric of the house.

For full details see the Cavan County Council decision (Ref. 2660249) at localnews.ie/planning/cavan/2660249.

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