Galway Planning Applications
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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 Withdrawn, invalid and undecided applications are excluded, so percentages are a share of decided applications.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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Permission for development which consists of: retention of minor revisions to existing vehicular ent...
for construction of a new dwelling, construction of a domestic garage/store, wastewater treatment sy...
Permission for development which consists of: full planning permission for the construction of a sol...
Permission for development which consists of; 1. Demolish existing single storey bedroom/ shower & w...
to construct a general purpose agricultural shed and all associated site works ...
to erect a mesh netting over the approved ball wall & the entire approved astro turf type playing ar...
for the; (a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage/store, (c) waster...
to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system & private gar...
to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system & private gar...
for (a) the construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage/store, (c) wastewa...
of lower semi-basement level from garage/store to domestic use as part of the house & alterations & ...
Permission for development which consists of: (1) amendments to the ground floor layout including re...
of construction of retaining walls, surface water pipework & manholes, ducting & service pipework to...
Permission for development which consists of: planning permission is sought for alterations to the p...
Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of the following: the con...
Permission for the development which consists of: the development will consist of the following: the...
Permission for development which consists of: proposed change of use of existing beauty salon unit t...
Permission for development which consists of: permission for a Proposed Development within Block J ...
Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of 3no. building mounted ...
to construct a 5 bay single slatted shed, to demolish a derelict single storey cottage and all assoc...
of an existing dwelling house and garage, the retention of a rear storage/utility building ...
to; 1. demolish existing manure pit. 2. Construct calf shed. 3. Construct extension to existing exis...
Permission for development which consists of: a) demolish existing rear utility and boiler house and...
to; (a) construct an extension to the rear (north elevation) of the existing changing rooms. (b) Wal...
for a sports facility, comprising; full size GAA synthetic playing pitch; associated pitch fencing; ...
for the provision of no.2 three storey duplex blocks comprising of 5 no. one bed units, 8 no. two be...
of; 1. change of use of unit 10a from licensed premises to retail unit with floor area of c.499 sq.m...
to carry out the following: demolish part of the existing agriculture shed at the front entrance; co...
for; a) the construction of a 4-bedroom two storey dwelling. b) Construction of a detached shed. c) ...
chun forbairt a dhéanamh ag an suíomh seo: Séard a bheidh sa athruithe seo na, a) athruithe ar ardái...
for a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to include demolition of the exi...
of alterations to an existing block of semi-detached dwelling houses ...
to reduce the floor area of house plans & elevations to include an attached garage as per plans & el...
to construct a serviced dwelling house, with a connection to a new wastewater treatment system, and ...
to construct a new serviced dwelling with effluent treatment system & a domestic garage/shed ...
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
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
to construct a dwelling house and garage with treatment plant and percolation area
for the consruction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary wastewater effluent treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services
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
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
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
Permission for development which consists of: retain widening the entrance, removing the front garden and structure to the rear of the dwelling house
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
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.
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)
for the change of use from commercial to a place of communal gatherings which hold scheduled services and all ancillary site works
to construct a new ungstead, soiled water tank and all associated works in existing farm yard
for the construction of a new dwellinghouse and domestic garage/garden store, new sewage treatment system and all associated site works and services
to construct a new dwelling house with a waste-water treatment system on family lands. The application will include an NIS report and CEMP
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
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
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
to construct new entrance to private dwelling house and all associated site works
to demolish old garden shed & permission to construct a store for storage of industrial coatings and all associated site works
Exempted development in Galway
Galway's local authorities received 20 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022 (Galway City Council: 7, Galway County Council: 13), out of 898 nationwide. Many small projects, like extensions under 45 sq m, garden cabins, and rooftop solar, don't need planning permission at all. Check if yours is exempt.
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