Planning application received: for (1) RETENTION of the enclosure of the external hot tub area with new doors and mono pitched and

Doug and Jenny Benneyworth have lodged a planning application with Cavan County Council for the site known as The Old School in Drumroragh, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (postcode A82 Y462). The proposal concerns the retention of the enclosure around the external hot‑tub area, with new doors and a mono‑pitched roof. The application, reference 2660467, was received on 23 August 2026 and is currently in a pre‑validation status. Council staff will review the submission and a decision is expected by 17 October 2026.

The Old School is a local landmark, and the Benneyworths’ plan seeks to preserve the existing structure while updating the hot‑tub enclosure for safety and aesthetics. The council’s planning officers will assess the proposal against local development guidelines and any relevant environmental or heritage considerations before moving to a formal decision stage.

Cavan County Council is also managing a range of other community projects. It has allocated over €10 million under the Croí Cónaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, with 175 applications paid out and 314 properties approved in principle, most of which are expected to be completed within the next year. In addition, the council has announced close to €40 million in investment packages across the county, and is involved in a €187 million anti‑dereliction effort. These initiatives reflect the council’s broader commitment to improving housing and infrastructure throughout the region.

For more details, see the original planning application record on Cavan County Council’s website.

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