Oakwood Lane
Homes here mostly date from the 2000s. 29 homes approved 565 m away haven't started.
Not held yet for Cavan County Council: council consultations.
How planning works, with this area's numbers
steps can overlap · medians for home extensions within 1.5 km, 10 years- 1ApplySite notice up, plans online
- 2Comments5 weeks, €20. Comment to keep your right to appeal
- 3Decision8 weeks by law. Here 50 days
- 4Appeal window4 weeks after the decision
- 5AppealAt An Coimisiún Pleanála
- 6PermissionLasts 5 years
- 7StartStart notice to the council
- 8Sign-offCompletion cert, or the owner opts out
What's the planning story of this house?
When it was built, and the rules since
Most homes here were built 2001–10, under planning permission and building regulations.
Each line is a rule that applies to work done after it.
MeasuredEstimatecouncil register via NPAD · build years: CSO Census 2022, small area
Zoning, protection, tax and flood: the detail
No zoning in the plans we hold.
Not on this site: protected building, heritage inventory, monument zone, conservation area, EU nature site, EU bird site, natural heritage area, tree order, landslide risk, derelict list.
| Within 2.0 km | Count | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage inventory buildings | 8 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Church; Humphry's Parochial Hall |
| Monuments | 28 | Ringfort - rath; Enclosure |
How we work this out
Sources: Development plan zoning (councils), Residential Zoned Land Tax maps, Constraint layers (bundle), National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Sites and Monuments Record · fetched 19 Oct 2026, 00:29
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development plan zoning (councils) | CC BY 4.0 | 18 Oct 2026, 23:24 | open |
| Residential Zoned Land Tax maps | CC BY 4.0 | 19 Oct 2026, 00:29 | open |
| Constraint layers (bundle) | CC BY 4.0, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:37 | open |
| National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:35 | open |
| Sites and Monuments Record | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 19:29 | open |
How we work this out
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
Could you extend?
Nothing on this site restricts it: not protected, not in a conservation area.
Townparks, file by file since 2021
7 of 7 decided extensions on the road were approved.
14 files with "Townparks" in the address within 600 m, other roads of the same name left out. Hover a dot for the house number and reference.
MeasuredOur classificationcouncil register via NPAD · 2021–2026
Extensions and refusals right beside you 1 within 250 m · 0 refused within 100 m
Extensions and refusals near you 1 extensions within 250 m · the last 12 months
| Kind | Applied | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer or attic | 1 | 1 | — |
Refused within 100 m 0 in the last 12 months
Nothing refused this close in the last 12 months.
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
How long, and what if someone objects?
A home extension's journey here
A decision takes 50 days.
Bars are medians; whiskers show the middle half. Medians of separate steps don't add up exactly.
Calculated16 decided home extensions, 8 start notices · within 1.5 km, 10 years · NPAD, BCMS, An Coimisiún Pleanála
What appeals changed
2 of 2 appealed refusals became permissions. 0 of 1 appealed approvals were reversed.
Every appeal decided within 1.5 km in 10 years, any kind of development.
CalculatedAn Coimisiún Pleanála cases linked to the council file
What's changing around you?
- 1Oakwood Lane, Ballyhaise 2660447
- 2St. Mary’s National School, Townparks 2660464
- 3Church View 2560453
- 4Keadue Lane 2460162
- 5Site located to the north of Oakwood Lane, Townparks Ballyhaise 2660204
- 6Townparks, Ballyhaise 2660435
- 70.6 ha zoned for homes
- 80.2 ha zoned for homes
- 9Cavan Road Townparks, Ballyhaise 2660234
- 10Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Drumcrow 2560674
What happens to applications within 500 m
Permission isn't building. Of 16 permissions since 2016, 5 show a start notice and 1 has a completion certificate.
Purple bands are refusals turned into permissions on appeal. "No start notice found" includes small jobs that never needed one and notices we couldn't match.
Measured17 applications in 10 years · NPAD, An Coimisiún Pleanála, BCMS start notices and completion certificates
The next 30 days
2 deadlines within 2.0 km; the first closes 3 Nov 2026.
- Time to appeal ends 3 Nov 202610 days left12660447 · CONDITIONAL — to retain existing detached dormer domestic garage on bungalow site, known as ‘Woodbine Cottage’€220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer) · 244 m away
- Time to appeal ends 10 Nov 202617 days left22660464 · CONDITIONAL — to install an Astro Turf Pitch, perimeter fencing and flood lighting at St. Mary’s National School,…€220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer) · 324 m away
Measuredcouncil registers and An Coimisiún Pleanála · deadlines worked out from the dates on file
Approved, stalled or planned, not built yet
29 homes 565 m away were approved Feb 2025 with no start notice yet; the permission runs to Feb 2030.
Each row is a dated fact from a public register: no score and no forecast.
Measuredcouncil registers, BCMS, derelict sites registers, development plan layers (CC BY 4.0)
Sites that could change 4 within 2.0 km
Approved, not started 2
- Church View · 16 homes approved Jan 2026, not started · 528 m
- Keadue Lane · 29 homes approved Feb 2025, not started · 565 m
Empty land zoned for homes 2
- 70.6 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 407 m
- 80.2 ha zoned for homes · no homes built on it yet · 497 m
Not covered here: council land to be sold (Dublin only).
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), Derelict sites registers, National Planning Application Database, Residential Zoned Land Tax maps · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
| Derelict sites registers | CC BY 4.0 | 19 Oct 2026, 23:17 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
| Residential Zoned Land Tax maps | CC BY 4.0 | 19 Oct 2026, 00:29 | open |
Applications within 500 m, by year
Between 2 and 4 a year; busiest 2022. 88% of decisions were approvals.
2021 and 2026 are part years (*). Exemption requests and time extensions are left out.
Measuredcouncil register via NPAD
Every application within 2.0 km 10 in the last 12 months
See every application on the map
- 10 Annalee Manor , Raheg , Ballyhaise Withdrawn or not validto erect a single storey extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling
- 2St. Mary’s National School , Townparks , Ballyhaise Approved with conditionsto install an Astro Turf Pitch, perimeter fencing and flood lighting at St. Mary’s National School,…
- 1Oakwood Lane , Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan Approved with conditionsto retain existing detached dormer domestic garage on bungalow site, known as ‘Woodbine Cottage’
- 6Townparks , Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan No decision yetfor the demolition of part of existing public house to form new site entrance, demolition of existing…
- 9Cavan Road Townparks , Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan Approved with conditionsto erect fully serviced dormer style dwelling, detached domestic garage, partial demolition of existing…
- Cavan Road Townparks , Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan Withdrawn or not validto erect fully serviced dormer style dwelling, detached domestic garage, form entrance, connect to services…
- 5Site located to the north of Oakwood Lane , Townparks Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan No decision yetfor development at this site: (c. 1.635 hectares) located to the north of Oakwood Lane, Townparks,…
- Site located to the north of Oakwood Lane , Townparks Ballyhaise , Co. Cavan Withdrawn or not validfor the construction of 34 residential units comprising 21 no. 2-bedroom dwellings, 12 no. 3–bedroom…
- 10Ballyhaise Agricultural College , Drumcrow , Ballyhaise Approved with conditionsfor the demolition of three existing purpose-built student accommodation blocks (total floor area…
- Ballyhaise Agricultural College , Drumcrow , Ballyhaise Withdrawn or not validfor the demolition of three existing purpose-built student accommodation blocks (total floor area…
How we work this out
Sources: National Planning Application Database, An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices) · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
Building work nearby 1 in the last 12 months
- Carrickmore, Ballyhaise, Cavan, H12 RK44 · 2 Mar 2026 · 1 homes · start notice not signed off · 2560279 · 1.6 km
How we work this out
Source: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
Homes coming 45 not started
- 4Keadue Lane · 29 homes · not started · runs out 13 Feb 2030 · 565 m
- 3Church View · 16 homes · not started · runs out 12 Jan 2031 · 528 m
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database, Social housing construction status report · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
| Social housing construction status report | CC BY-SA 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:02 | open |
Named places nearby: estate, schemes, crèches, schools
Named places estate, developments, inspections
Crèches and schools inspected
| Name | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyhaise Community Pre- School · Crèche | 23 Oct 2024 · report · Tusla Early Years Inspectorate | approx. 473 m |
How we work this out
How busy is this area About as busy as most of Cavan County Council.
How we work this out
Sources: An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed), Building Control Management System (commencement notices), National Planning Application Database · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:34
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Coimisiún Pleanála cases (ArcGIS feed) | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 | open |
| Building Control Management System (commencement notices) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:34 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
What's the area like?
This street block against the council
92% owner-occupied (council 69%).
MeasuredCSO Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics (CC BY 4.0) · small area 027007001
Schools, stops and the council
Schools
- Ballyhaise NS · primary · 152 pupils · 381 m
Stops 6
- Ballyhaise · 176, C1, C3 · 1/hour at peak · 477 m
- Ballyhaise · 176, C3 · 1/hour at peak · 480 m
- Annalee Mnr · 176, C1, C3 · 1/hour at peak · 568 m
- Annalee Mnr · 176, C1, C3 · 1/hour at peak · 585 m
Schools growing or shrinking planning in 3 years · pupils last year
- Ballyhaise NS · 381 m+1.3% pupils (152) · a pitch or play area 2026, approved with conditions
Sources: Public transport stops and routes (NTA GTFS), Department of Education school list, National Planning Application Database, Council consultation portals, Council meetings (ModernGov), Land Development Agency public land register, cso_saps_2022, National Transport Authority, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0), dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0), EPA strategic noise maps, Fingal County Council · fetched 24 Oct 2026, 02:46
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public transport stops and routes (NTA GTFS) | CC BY 4.0 | 18 Oct 2026, 23:44 | open |
| Department of Education school list | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026, 23:32 | open |
| National Planning Application Database | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026, 02:29 | open |
| Council consultation portals | Public | 24 Oct 2026, 01:49 | open |
| Council meetings (ModernGov) | Public | 24 Oct 2026, 02:46 | open |
| Land Development Agency public land register | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:43 | open |
| cso_saps_2022 | CC BY 4.0 | — | open |
| National Transport Authority | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| EPA strategic noise maps | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
| Fingal County Council | CC BY 4.0 | — | — |
What to ask, and who
- Decision 244 m away can be appealed until 3 Nov 2026: appeal?CouncilAsk for: The decision on the council's website (€220 to appeal).
- Any work done without planning permission?Seller · solicitorAsk for: An opinion of compliance for the whole house.
Where this is, the terms, the sources
- Townland
- Townparks
- Electoral division
- Ballyhaise
- Electoral area
- Bailieborough - Cootehill
- Council
- Cavan County Council
Everything we found, as a list 8 lines
- Not protected; no vacant land tax.
- 4 sites nearby could change: 2 approved schemes, 2 empty zoned plots.
- 45 homes approved nearby, not started; largest 29 at Keadue Lane.
- Ballyhaise (bus 176, C1) 477 m away: 1 an hour at morning peak.
- Here (2022 census): 92% owner-occupied (council 69%); 14% of homes empty (council 15%); most built 2001–2010; 72% drive to work (council 65%); population up 9% since 2016.
- 1 home extension within 250 m since 2026.
- The council decides in a median 58 days (about 8 weeks); 45% are asked for more information.
- 10 applications nearby in the last 12 months.
What the terms mean 6 terms
- Vacant land tax (Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)): A yearly tax of 3% of the land's value on land that is zoned for homes and serviced but left unbuilt.
- Building started (Commencement notice (BCMS)): The builder must tell the council's building control office 14 to 28 days before work starts.
- Signed off as finished (Certificate of Compliance on Completion): A certificate filed when a building is finished, confirming it meets the building regulations.
- Approved (Grant of permission): The council said yes, usually with conditions.
- Appeal (Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála): The applicant, or anyone who commented in time, can appeal the council's decision within four weeks.
- What the land is zoned for (Zoning objective): The council's development plan sets what each area is for: homes, shops, open space and so on.
Sources and licences 26
| Source | Publisher | Licence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA strategic noise maps | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council development plan layers (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| National Transport Authority | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | An Coimisiún Pleanála | CC BY 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| data.nbco.gov.ie | National Building Control Office (BCMS) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| data.gov.ie | Various (see each layer) | CC BY 4.0, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | National Monuments Service (SMR) | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| dlrcoco.citizenspace.com | Local authorities (consultation portals) | Public | 24 Oct 2026 |
| www2.courts.ie | — | © the publisher | 23 Oct 2026 |
| cso.ie | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| dartplus.ie project extents over NTA GTFS rail shapes (CC BY 4.0) | — | CC BY 4.0 | — |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Local authorities (derelict sites registers) | CC BY 4.0 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| transportforireland.ie | National Transport Authority | CC BY 4.0 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| lda.ie | Land Development Agency | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| meetings.fingal.ie | Local authorities (council meetings) | Public | 24 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Department of Housing (National Planning Application Database) | CC BY 4.0 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | Tailte Éireann | CC BY 4.0 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| services-eu1.arcgis.com | CSO, Tailte Éireann, OpenStreetMap contributors | CC BY 4.0 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| propertypriceregister.ie | Property Services Regulatory Authority (PPR) | © PSRA, PSI licence | 24 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities (RZLT maps) | CC BY 4.0 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Education | CC BY 4.0 | 27 Sept 2026 |
| gov.ie | Department of Housing | CC BY-SA 4.0 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| tusla.ie | Tusla (Early Years Inspectorate) | Public register | 21 Oct 2026 |
| services.arcgis.com | Local authorities via the Department of Housing (GZT / MyPlan) | CC BY 4.0 | 18 Oct 2026 |