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Galway Planning Applications

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Search the Galway planning register free. We track every application filed with Galway City Council, Galway County Council, including new lodgements, decisions, appeals, and retention applications. For each council's enquiries, permission requests and the official register, use the council links below. Applying yourself? See how to get planning permission in Galway.

Galway planning permission grant rate (2026)

Galway's local authorities decided 1,187 planning applications so far in 2026, granting 83% of them — 6 points below the national average of 89%.

83%

Granted

989

Permissions granted

198

Refused

Decisions made in 2026 to date, from the public Galway planning register. "Granted" includes permissions granted subject to conditions. Withdrawn, invalid and undecided applications are excluded, so percentages are a share of decided applications. Updated daily — see all counties compared.

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Latest Planning Applications

From the national planning dataset, last loaded 13 October; its newest record here was received 12 October. Applications marked as live come straight from the council's own register and are ahead of it.

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2660369INVALID APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: retention of minor revisions to existing vehicular ent...

35A Laurel Park,, Newcastle,, Galway, H91 603TGalway City CouncilSean Lyons
13 Oct 2026
26268PRE-VALIDATIONlive from the council register

for construction of a new dwelling, construction of a domestic garage/store, wastewater treatment sy...

Foxhall Little, Gurtymadden, Loughrea, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilTom Mitchell
13 Oct 2026
2660368INVALID APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: full planning permission for the construction of a sol...

Galway Business School, Quincentenial Drive, Salthill, Galway, H91 CDW4Galway City CouncilGalway Cultural Insitute Ltd
12 Oct 2026
2660362NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of; 1. Demolish existing single storey bedroom/ shower & w...

N0. 10 Seagrove,, Ballyloughane Road, Renmore, Galway, H91KWE5Galway City CouncilMary and Declan Hastings
8 Oct 2026
26265NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a general purpose agricultural shed and all associated site works ...

Ower, Ower East, Rosscahill, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilDale Copeland
8 Oct 2026
26266NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to erect a mesh netting over the approved ball wall & the entire approved astro turf type playing ar...

Kilcornan , Clarinbridge, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilClarinbridge GAA Club
8 Oct 2026
26267NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for the; (a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage/store, (c) waster...

Claggernagh West, Portumna , Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilNiamh Morkan
8 Oct 2026
26261NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system & private gar...

Carrowmore, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilEimear Flaherty
7 Oct 2026
26262NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system & private gar...

Caherlissakill, Monivea, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilRonan Bilbow & Rachel Collins
7 Oct 2026
26263NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for (a) the construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage/store, (c) wastewa...

Kilmachugh, Meelick, Ballinasloe, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilAaron Connolly & Maria O'Brien
7 Oct 2026
26264NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

of lower semi-basement level from garage/store to domestic use as part of the house & alterations & ...

Ogúil, Uggool, Moycullen, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilCiara Power & Darren Burke
7 Oct 2026
2632PRE-VALIDATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: (1) amendments to the ground floor layout including re...

Hardiman Hotel (formerly Meyrick Hotel), Eyre Square, GalwayGalway City CouncilMT Mono Trading
6 Oct 2026
26260NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

of construction of retaining walls, surface water pipework & manholes, ducting & service pipework to...

Coos North, Woodford, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilAlan & Claire Haran
6 Oct 2026
2660359INVALID APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: planning permission is sought for alterations to the p...

NO.5, SAINT HELENS STREET,, GALWAY CITY, H91 Y7YNGalway City CouncilHelen Street Property Limited
5 Oct 2026
2660360NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of the following: the con...

Site 4A Lakeview Hill, Barnacranny, Bushypark, GalwayGalway City CouncilJohn Kilroy
5 Oct 2026
2660361NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for the development which consists of: the development will consist of the following: the...

Site 4B Lakeview Hill, Barnacranny, Bushypark, GalwayGalway City CouncilJohn Kilroy
5 Oct 2026
2660357NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: proposed change of use of existing beauty salon unit t...

No. 65 Slí Gheal., Baile na mBúrcach, Rathún, Galway., H91 FK0NGalway City CouncilAngela Silke
2 Oct 2026
2660358NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: permission for a Proposed Development within Block J ...

Block J, Crown Square, located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway, Co. GalwayGalway City CouncilCrown Square Residential Ltd.
2 Oct 2026
2660356NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of 3no. building mounted ...

Unit 21/ 22, Briarhill Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 WT3PGalway City CouncilRetirement Asset Holdings DAC
1 Oct 2026
26257NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a 5 bay single slatted shed, to demolish a derelict single storey cottage and all assoc...

Ardranny More, Kiltormer, Ballinasloe, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilMichael Callanan
1 Oct 2026
26258NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

of an existing dwelling house and garage, the retention of a rear storage/utility building ...

Rushveala, Oughterard, Co GalwayGalway County CouncilThe Estate of the late Seamus O'Malley
1 Oct 2026
26259NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to; 1. demolish existing manure pit. 2. Construct calf shed. 3. Construct extension to existing exis...

Kead, Lavally, Tuam, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilSmyths Dairy Ltd
1 Oct 2026
2631INVALID APPLICATIONlive from the council register

Permission for development which consists of: a) demolish existing rear utility and boiler house and...

145 Seacrest , Knonknacarra , GalwayGalway City CouncilTrisha & Alan MCGuirk
30 Sept 2026
26256NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to; (a) construct an extension to the rear (north elevation) of the existing changing rooms. (b) Wal...

Lawrencetown, Ballinasloe, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilLawrencetown Community Development Group CLG
30 Sept 2026
2661632NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for a sports facility, comprising; full size GAA synthetic playing pitch; associated pitch fencing; ...

Parkmore, Townparks (3rd division) & Townparks (4th division), Bishop Street, St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilBoard of Management St. Jarlath's College
30 Sept 2026
2661633NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for the provision of no.2 three storey duplex blocks comprising of 5 no. one bed units, 8 no. two be...

Killaloonty, Bealach Na Gaoith, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilJoe Dileen
30 Sept 2026
2661634NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

of; 1. change of use of unit 10a from licensed premises to retail unit with floor area of c.499 sq.m...

Cill Ráine, Cearnog Nua Shopping Centre, Killrainey, Moycullen, GalwayGalway County CouncilPierrot Investments Ltd
30 Sept 2026
2661635INCOMPLETED APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to carry out the following: demolish part of the existing agriculture shed at the front entrance; co...

Kilnalag, Williamstown, Co. Galway, F45DC43Galway County CouncilThe Sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy Ltd
30 Sept 2026
2661636NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for; a) the construction of a 4-bedroom two storey dwelling. b) Construction of a detached shed. c) ...

Slievemurry, Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilMark Finnegan & Grace Dodd
30 Sept 2026
2661637NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

chun forbairt a dhéanamh ag an suíomh seo: Séard a bheidh sa athruithe seo na, a) athruithe ar ardái...

Coill Rua Thiar, Indreabhán, Co. Na Gaillimhe, H91XKA9Galway County CouncilEoin & Carmel Breathnach
30 Sept 2026
2661623NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

for a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to include demolition of the exi...

Nurserypark or Corrabaun , Monivea, Co. Galway, H65 FW14Galway County CouncilMichael Dolan
29 Sept 2026
2661624NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

of alterations to an existing block of semi-detached dwelling houses ...

Craughwell, Main St, Co GalwayGalway County CouncilPaula Hallinan
29 Sept 2026
2661625NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to reduce the floor area of house plans & elevations to include an attached garage as per plans & el...

Carrowgorm, Clogherboy, Tuam , Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilGEARÓID CONNOLLY
29 Sept 2026
2661626NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a serviced dwelling house, with a connection to a new wastewater treatment system, and ...

Kiltullagh , Rockwood, Claregalway, Co. GalwayGalway County CouncilJean Carr
29 Sept 2026
2661627NEW APPLICATIONlive from the council register

to construct a new serviced dwelling with effluent treatment system & a domestic garage/shed ...

Bellanagarraun, Caherlistrane, Co.GalwayGalway County CouncilB. Burke
29 Sept 2026
2660366N/A

Permission for development which consists of: Planning permission and Retention permission. Permission for alterations to dwelling house including widening front windows and one rear window, replace existing front lawn and concrete driveway with permeable paving creating an additional parking space. Retention permission is sought for already removed 1,370mm wide section of front boundary wall, and already removed chimney

67 Monivea Park , Ballybane , GalwayGalway City Council
12 Oct 2026
2660367N/A

Permission for development which consists of: planning permission is sought for alterations to the plans approved under pl. ref no. 23199, including the subdivision of the house into two separate residential units, alterations to the bicycle and bin store, minor changes to the elevations and all ancillary site works & services

NO.5 , SAINT HELENS STREET , GALWAY CITYGalway City Council
12 Oct 2026
2661687N/A

to construct a dwelling house and garage with treatment plant and percolation area

Clough , Gurteen , BallinasloeGalway County Council
9 Oct 2026
2661688N/A

for the consruction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary wastewater effluent treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services

Park , Corrandulla , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
9 Oct 2026
2661689N/A

of existing calf rearing shed, retention of the roof structure over the existing holding / waiting area, construction of an agricultural building to include cubicles and underground slatted storage tanks and all associated site works

Moylough Beg , Ballinasloe , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
9 Oct 2026
2661690N/A

for the demolition of 3 No. existing domestic garages/stores and the construction of a new 1 No. two-storey serviced dwellinghouse and all associated services

Pigott's Street , Loughrea , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
9 Oct 2026
2661691N/A

for construction of an agricultural shed to include a new milking parlour, dairy & ancillary rooms, erection of a meal bin & water storage tank, drafting & handling facilities, waiting yard & underground slatted slurry storage tanks; decommissioning of existing uncovered slurry storage tanks and construction of a replacement agricultural shed comprising cubicles, a feed area, underground slatted slurry tanks, and all associated site works

Rinkippeen , Tuam , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
9 Oct 2026
2660363N/A

Permission for development which consists of: retain widening the entrance, removing the front garden and structure to the rear of the dwelling house

134 Castlelawn Heights , Headford Road , GalwayGalway City Council
9 Oct 2026
2660364N/A

Permission for development which consists of: • Demolition of existing Chiropractic Clinic & Garage. • Construction of a four storey student accommodation building consisting of thirty two single occupancy ensuite bedrooms spread over four individual clusters. Each cluster will have separate, dedicated kitchen / living / dining facilities with lift and stair core access. • Provision of eleven car parking spaces, secure bicycle and bin storage. • Provision of all associated site development works, site services, boundary treatments, lighting including hard and soft landscaping. • The proposed scheme will be utilised for short-term visitor letting during non-academic term time

Estelle , Tuam Road , GalwayGalway City Council
9 Oct 2026
2660365N/A

Permission for development which consists of: 1. The demolition of an existing single storey dwelling (Eircode H91TW6H), 2. The construction of 92 no. one, two and three bedroom units in 8 no blocks. 3. The upgrading and realignment of the L-50382 County Road. 4. The provision of 1 No. cycle and pedestrian access and 1 No. pedestrian access onto the Old Dublin Road (R921 regional road). 5. The construction of an internal access road,footpaths, pedestrian crossings and signage within the site, 6. The Provision of on-curtilage and grouped car parking, including EV and accessible spaces, accessible set down area and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points, 7. The Provision of landscaped, standalone communal bike and bin stores, visitor bicycle parking and public lighting, 8. Connection to public foul sewer on the Old Dublin Road and public watermain along the L-5141 County Road, and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site, 9. Proposed on-site surface water drainage arrangements to include on site infiltration and attenuation, 10. Ducting and re-routing of overhead power lines transecting the site, 11. The provision of 2 no ESB substations together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted.

Doughiska , Merlin Park , GalwayGalway City Council
9 Oct 2026
2661674N/A

of changes to the roof of dwelling house, window to side elevation of dwelling house and change of use of dog grooming parlour to domestic bedroom and ensuite (previous planning granted 0576)

Tuam Townparks (2nd division) , 24 Mill Stream Park , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661675N/A

for the change of use from commercial to a place of communal gatherings which hold scheduled services and all ancillary site works

Kilmore , Unit 33-34 N17 Business Park , TuamGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661676N/A

to construct a new ungstead, soiled water tank and all associated works in existing farm yard

Carnaun , Kilrickle , LoughreaGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661677N/A

for the construction of a new dwellinghouse and domestic garage/garden store, new sewage treatment system and all associated site works and services

Knockaunbrack , Dunmore , Co.GalwayGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661678N/A

to construct a new dwelling house with a waste-water treatment system on family lands. The application will include an NIS report and CEMP

Cloonamore , Inishbofin , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661680N/A

for the construction of a Soda Ash Storage and Dosing Building at Oughterard Water Treatment Plant, to accommodate chemical storage and dosing facilities; construction of a retaining wall along the northwest and southwest corner of the building; provision of safe and controlled facilities for chemical delivery and unloading, including associated hardstanding and access arrangements within the existing site; all associated site development works above and below ground, including foundations and drainage; existing concrete steps will be demolished to allow construction of a new foundation at the same level as the existing road; existing bushes on the northern side of the site will be removed to allow space for the new shed, ducting, and service trenches; all works to be carried out within the existing operational footprint of Oughterard Water Treatment Plant, with no extension of the site boundary and no change of land use

Carrowndulla , Oughterard , Co GalwayGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661681N/A

of first floor residential accommodation, change of use of ground floor from commercial to form one combined residential unit at ground and first floor levels, changes to site layout, provision of a domestic garage and changes to elevation and all associated site works

Cor an Dola , Co. Galway , Co. GalwayGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661682N/A

for four detached single storey residential artists studios including a shared kitchen and dining space, access pathways, external deck and minor landscaping works and native species planting and the construction of a new effluent treatment system and ancillary works to serve both the residential studios and the adjacent existing Hatchery building. A Natura Impact Statement in included in the application documents

Interface Inagh , Cloonnacartan , RecessGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661683N/A

to construct new entrance to private dwelling house and all associated site works

Mountbellew Demense , Mountbellew , MountbellewGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661684N/A

to demolish old garden shed & permission to construct a store for storage of industrial coatings and all associated site works

Mountbellew Demense , Mountbellew , BalinasloeGalway County Council
8 Oct 2026
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