Can it be built in Cavan?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Cavan, from the operators' own registers.
In Cavan, 2 of 26 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 7 have limited capacity; 3 of 17 substations show no spare demand capacity; 242 homes were started in the past 12 months (3.0 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawnboy | Bawnboy WWTP | Red | |
| Kingscourt | Kingscourt WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Arva | Arvagh WWTP | Amber | |
| Bailieborough | Bailieborough WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Ballinagh | Ballinagh WWTP | Amber | |
| Ballyhaise | Ballyhaise WWTP | Amber | |
| Blacklion | Blacklion WWTP | Amber | |
| Kilnaleck | Kilnaleck WWTP | Amber | |
| Mullagh | Mullagh WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Ballyconnell | Ballyconnell WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Ballyjamesduff | Ballyjamesduff WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Belturbet | Belturbet WWTP | Green | |
| Butlersbridge | Butlersbridge WWTP | Green | |
| Cavan | Cavan WWTP | Green | |
| Cootehill | Cootehill WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Crosskeys | Crosskeys WWTP | Green | |
| Dowra | Dowra WWTP | Green | |
| Gowna | Gowna WWTP | Green | |
| Kilcogy | Kilcogy WWTP | Green | |
| Killeshandra | Killeshandra WWTP | Green | |
| Mountnugent | Mountnugent WWTP | Green | |
| Redhills | Redhills WWTP | Green | |
| Shercock | Shercock WWTP | Green | |
| Stradone | Stradone WWTP | Green | |
| Swanlinbar | Swanlinbar WWTP | Green | |
| Virginia | Virginia WWTP | Green | Yes |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAVAN (059000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| DERRYCRAMPH (545000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| VIRGINIA (452000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BAILIEBORO (138000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| BAILIEBORO (138000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| BALLYCONNELL (571000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| BALLYJAMESDUFF (139000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| ERRIGAL (517000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.6 | 8.3 |
| GORTAWEE (815000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 44.4 | 55.1 |
| KILLESHANDRA (265000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.6 | 7.2 |
| KINGSCOURT (122000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| KINGSCOURT (122000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| MEATH HILL (691000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| MULLAGH (428000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| MULLAGH (428000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| SHANKILL (714000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 13.8 | 8.3 |
| SHERCOCK (539000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Cavan, data to 2 Nov 2026. Median decision time 55 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan | 101 | 88 | 0 |
| Bailieborough | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| Belturbet | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| Virginia | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Butlersbridge | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Cootehill | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| Kingscourt | 23 | 18 | 0 |
| Ballyjamesduff | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Mullagh | 22 | 6 | 0 |
| Ballyconnell | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Kilnaleck | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Ballinagh | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Shercock | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Ballyhaise | 12 | 36 | 0 |
| Stradone | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Killeshandra | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Arva | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Bunnoe | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Redhills | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Swanlinbar | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Bawnboy | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Kilcogy | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Lough Gowna | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mountnugent | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Crossdoney | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Blacklion | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
for (a) Site excavation works to facilitate the proposed development to include excavation and general site preparation works. (b) The provision of a total of 54no. residential dwellings which will consist of 3no. 2bed units, 47no. 3 bed units and 4no. 4bed units. The residential dwellings are two storeys in height. (c) The provision of a total of 4no. 1bed duplex apartment units. The duplex apart
for the construction of 55 dwelling units including: 12 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. detached two-bedroom house, 30 no. three-bedroom semi-detached houses, 6 no. four-bedroom semi-detached houses , 6 no. four- bedroom semi-detached bungalows, Together with all associated site works including internal access roads, retaining walls, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking (97 no. sp
for the construction of 55 dwelling units including: 12 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no. detached two-bedroom house, 30 no. three-bedroom semi-detached houses, 6 no. four-bedroom semi-detached houses , 6 no. four- bedroom semi-detached bungalows, Together with all associated site works including internal access roads, retaining walls, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking (97 no. sp
for Large Scale Residential Development consististing of the provision of a total of 109no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) Site excavation works to facilitate the proposed development to include excavation and general site preparation works. (b) The provision of a total of 65no. residential dwellings which will consist of
for Large Scale Residential Development consististing of the provision of a total of 109no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) Site excavation works to facilitate the proposed development to include excavation and general site preparation works. (b) The provision of a total of 65no. residential dwellings which will consist of
for the provision of a total of 134no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) Site excavation works to facilitate the proposed development to include excavation and general site preparation works. (b) The provision of a total of 109no. residential dwellings which will consist of 6no. 1bed units, 39no. 2 bed units, 59no. 3 bed uni
to construct 58 no. dwellings comprising of the following: (A) 14 no. 3 bed dormer bungalow dwellings, (B) 1 no. 3 bedroom single storey dwelling (C) 26 no. 3 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings (D) 16 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings (E) 1 no. 4 bed two storey detached dwelling (F) form connections to all public services, form new entrance onto public road, together with all associ
to construct 78 no. dwellings and 1 no. single storey creche to complete existing residential development known as “The Drumlins". (“The Drumlins” development was previously approved planning application ref. no.'s 04/2182 & 05/907). The works comprise of the construction of the following: (A) remove 19 no. existing partially constructed dwellings (B) 2 no. 4 bed two storey detached dwellings, (C)
Housing starts
Public projects in Cavan
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cootehill Technology Park | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Cavan Town Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Libraries Capital Programme - Virginia Library | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Virginia Civic Centre | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Cootehill Industrial Estate | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Holy Family Special School - 19439B | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Cavan General Hospital, Emergency Department and Ward Block | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Castlemanor Village, Cavan Town | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| 25 units, Drumalee Manor, Drumalee, Co. Cavan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Kingscourt Town Centre Regeneration | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Lisdaran Unit for the Elderly, Cavan General Hospital | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Ballyconnell Community Services | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Bailieborough Courthouse Economic and Tourism Hub | 4. Implementation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Ballyconnell Market House - Community, Remote Working and Tourism Hub | 4. Implementation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Ballyjamesduff Regeneration Strategy | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Belturbet Town Regeneration Master Plan | 4. Implementation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Cavan Railway - Cavan Town Ulster Canal Greenway - Leitrim Greenway at Belturbet | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Ballyjamesduff Community and Enterprise Hub | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Pairc na Teile, Bailieborough | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lios na Rí, Cootehill | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Lissaturrin, Kingscourt | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Cavan General Hospital ECC Hub | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Health |
| St Clare's Primary School, Cavan 08490N | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Cavan Town Centre - Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Cavan Town Centre - Masterplan - Planning Process and Design – Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Purchase of a Property by Cavan CoCo (McIntyres - site of remote working centre) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Purchase of a Property by Cavan CoCo (Donohoe's Foodfare - site of Community Services Building) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Purchase of a Property by Cavan CoCo (Rear of Credit Union - site of key pedestrian link and elderly housing) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Purchase of a Property - Charlie Donohoe House | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Abbeylands Civic Space & Public Realm Work | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Community Services Building | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Remote Working Centre & Cultural/Community Building | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Purchase of a Property - An Post Site | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Abbeylands Regeneration Project - Business Plan for Community Services & Remote Working Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| St Michael’s Hall Community Centre, Cootehill | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Cavan County Council |
| Kingscourt Town Centre Regeneration Scheme including New Public Library and Remote Working Hub | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Cavan County Council |
| Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant | 4. Implementation | – | Uisce Éireann |
Keep exploring
Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.