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Planning permission in Bailieborough

Planning permission in Bailieborough is decided by Cavan County Council. Search Bailieborough planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Bailieborough over the last 5 years.

Granted in Bailieborough

52 granted, 2 refused in the last 5 years. That is 2 points above the Cavan average.

Applications
69

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
54

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
43%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Bailieborough

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Cavan County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
To construct 2 No.
Drumbannan, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, reference 2560621
22 Jun 2026
Granted
For the construction of a new vehicle access into the front garden of the existing dwelling including the addition of a dropped kerb approx.
16 Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, reference 2660128
12 Jun 2026
Granted
To construct a single storey dormer style extension to rear & side of existing dormer style detached dwelling, new single storey porch extension...
Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, reference 2660170
29 May 2026
Granted
For the demolition of a 1970’s flat roof extension to the rear of the existing cottage, undertake restoration works including replacement of...
King's Cottage, Lisnalea Bailieborough, County Cavan, reference 2560533
21 May 2026
Granted
For EXTENSION OF DURATION of 21/415 to demolish derelict dwelling and erect a single storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, treatment plant,...
Ballynamona, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, reference 265
20 Mar 2026
Granted
To construct a single storey extension (14 Msq floor area) to the side of existing dwelling
Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, reference 2660012
10 Mar 2026
Granted
To demolish existing derelict outbuildings and to construct a new single storey extension to existing dwelling house.
Corkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, reference 2560685
21 Jan 2026
Granted
For construction of a sheltered canopy (c 80 sq.m) over 3 no dedicated van parking spaces in the existing service yard and all ancillary site...
Tesco Thomas Street, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, reference 2548
9 Dec 2025

Bailieborough planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Bailieborough planning

Do I need planning permission in Bailieborough?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Bailieborough as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Cavan County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Bailieborough?

Cavan County Council is the planning authority for Bailieborough. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Bailieborough?

96 in 100 decided applications in Bailieborough were granted over the last 5 years, from 54 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.