Offaly Planning Applications
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Offaly planning permission grant rate (2026)
Offaly County Council decided 238 planning applications so far in 2026, granting 89% of them — in line with the national average of 89%.
89%
Granted
211
Permissions granted
27
Refused
Decisions made in 2026 to date, from the public Offaly 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 Withdrawn, invalid and undecided applications are excluded, so percentages are a share of decided applications.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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construction of a new dwelling house incorporating an attached carport and garage, together with a d...
A Change Of Location Of The Vehicular Site Entrance From That Previously Approved Under Planning Reg...
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, DOMESTIC GARAGE, NEW ENTRANCE WALLS GATES AND PIERS, SEPTIC TANK EF...
the change of use of the existing bakery to a food takeaway, comprising demolition of the existing r...
the Construction of an electricity storage facility comprising a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS...
The development will consist of the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existi...
to modify the planning grant at Collins Lane (ref. 26/60013) as follows: To comply with Building Reg...
the construction of single storey domestic garage consisting of home gym, WC, store area and camperv...
the following: (i) EirGrid compound comprising EirGrid control building and external Air Insulated ...
the construction 25 no. dwellings consisting of 8 no. 3-bed two-storey terrace type houses and 17 no...
(i) the conversion of 2 no 3 bed detached units at plots 12 & 13 to 2 no 4 bed detached units with ...
for change of use of existing 14No. disused substantially completed commercial units to use as 3No. ...
a first floor extension as constructed to existing house and (b)Retention of garage and domestic sto...
to construct (i) Slatted shed (ii) walled silage slab (iii) Storage shed and all associated site wor...
The development will consist of material change of use to revert from residential, in prior use as a...
Planning Permission and Retention Permission for development The development will consist of Plan...
alterations to an existing dwelling. The retention and completion works include a) removal of existi...
the change of house type under previously granted permission (planning reference number - 2560060) a...
1. Change of use of existing 2 storey building previously known as Hugh Lynch’s Public House (Kilbri...
OF A TWO-STOREY TEMPORARY OFFICE ACCOMMODATION CABIN TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING. TH...
THE REPURPOSING OF AN EXISTING ROOM FROM AN OFFICE/ MEETING ROOM TO A MULTI-PURPOSE EARLY YEARS ROOM...
(A) A CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL FINISH TO THE FACADE FROM NAP PLASTER TO PEBBLE DASH ON DOMESTIC HOUSE;...
FOR 21/320 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND A VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
a slatted livestock cubicle shed, slurry and soiled water storage, milking parlor including all ancillary associated areas, resurface existing walled silo floor including all ancillary concrete yard areas and all associated site works
21/271 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR BEDROOM DWELLING WITH GARAGE. THE APPLICATION WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NEW ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE-WORKS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS, CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SERVICES AND DRAINAGE
A new dwelling, site entrance, driveway, septic tank, percolation area and all associated site works
proposed extension to existing multi-purpose agricultural shed (not for the housing of animals) and all associated site development works. Permission is also sought to vary condition no. 9 of previously granted planning permission reference PL2/21/93 by way of its removal. Retention permission is sought for existing entrances, boundaries & hedgerows as constructed
Revisions to the site boundaries associated with the existing residential building, domestic garage and wastewater treatment system (Previous Planning References: 021352 & 07771). Retention permission is also sought for an existing fuel storage/tool shed within the site boundaries and all ancillary site works
A) demolition of the existing side extension; B) construction of a new front porch; and C) construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and a single-storey extension to the side. Permission is also sought for a new treatment system and percolation area and a new site entrance together with all associated site works
( A ). CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY , EXTENTION TO EXISTING DWELLING CONSISTING OF A PROPOSED DINING ROOM . ( B ). CONSTRUCT ONE NUMBER SINGLE STOREY GRANNY FLAT TO EXISTING DWELLING CONTAINING PROPOSED KITCHEN/ DINING AREA ,LIVING ROOM ,UTILITY , BATHROOM ,HOME OFFICE AND BEDROOM . ( C ). ALTER AND UPGRADE EXISTING SITE SERVICES AND SITE BOUNDARIES TO ACCOMADATE THE ABOVE DEVELOPMENT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
the demolition of existing agricultural sheds and structures on-site and the construction and operation of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for the acceptance and processing of up to 90,000 tonnes per annum of household, commercial and industrial (C&I), and construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Elements of the proposed development include the following. (1) The demolition of all existing agricultural sheds and structures on-site (which cover an area of 1,417 m2). (2) The construction and operation of a Materials Recovery Facility, comprising: (a) a site entrance; (b) a weighbridge; (c) truck set down and parking areas; (d) staff parking, comprising 24 parking spaces including disabled parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging; (e) a concrete yard area; (f) a fuel storage area, consisting of a diesel tank and a raised bund wall; (g) external waste storage bays; (h) skip/bin storage areas; (i) a perimeter boundary wall (4 m in height) and perimeter fencing (2.1 m in height), with a hawthorn hedgerow maintained at a height of 4.5 to 5 m and width of 1.5 to 2 m along the southern perimeter of the site; (j) an overground firewater storage tank (5.5 m in diameter and 3.8 m in height, with a maximum capacity of 78 m³); (k) a two-storey Administration Building (7.35 m in height, with an overall floor area of 396 m²); (l) a single storey MRF building (13 m in height, with an overall floor area of ca. 2,850 m² to a maximum height of 13 m), which will include waste storage and processing areas and a separate workshop area; (m) a below grade truck loading bay situated within the MRF building; (n) an on-site ESB sub-station and adjoining electrical room (2.175 m in height, with a combined floor area of 61 m²); (o) solar panels (covering a total area of 737 m²) mounted atop the proposed Administration and MRF building roofs; (p) an on-site wastewater treatment system (for wastewater generated at sanitary facilities in the Administration Building), including an associated percolation area and ancillary services; (q) a dedicated drainage system for managing uncontaminated stormwater generated on roof and non-process yard areas on-site, which will include a Continuous Water Quality Monitoring System, an underground stormwater attenuation tank (436.8 m³ in size), a Class 1 By-Pass Separator, a proposed slam shut valve (which can be triggered automatically), a hydrobrake and a proposed manhole gate valve; and (r) a separate, dedicated collection system for managing
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, DOMESTIC GARAGE, NEW ENTRANCE WALLS GATES AND PIERS, SEPTIC TANK EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM, PERCOLATION AREA & ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCIALLRY SITE WORKS
the construction of single storey domestic garage consisting of home gym, WC, store area and campervan store, and all associated site works
A) demolition of the existing side extension; B) construction of a new front porch; and C) construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and a single-storey extension to the side. Permission is also sought for a new treatment system and percolation area and a new site entrance together with all associated site works.
The works relate to alterations to an existing dwelling. The retention and completion works include a) removal of existing floors and casting of a concrete sub-floor, b) removal of plaster from ground floor walls and introduction of timber battened dry lining, c) removal of latt and plaster ceiling and erection of battening for new plaster, d) removal of fireplaces, e) removal of large section of wall to the rear of the ground (rhs) ‘living room’ and f) removal of side walls to rear window to enlarge opening to the rear of the existing ground floor extension (kitchen). The additional works include (i) refurbishment of the existing stairs, (ii) refurbishment of existing ground floor windows including heritage shutter housing and weight system, (iii) reintroduction of sash window to first floor windows as replicas of ground floor windows including heritage shutter housing and weight system, (iv) reinstatement of original doors and (v) refurbishment of surviving features; front door and fanlight, joinery architraves, coach arch door including ‘wicker gate’, cast iron rainwater pipes and rainwater goods and all associated site and eternal works
the change of house type under previously granted permission (planning reference number - 2560060) and including all ancillary associated site works
the construction of a new dwelling and waste water treatment system and all associated site works
• A battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, comprising battery containers with integrated heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) units, transformers, inverters, underground cabling, associated control rooms, internal access routes, lighting, CCTV, lightning masts, fencing;• An associated Electrical Compound consisting of: o A low voltage operations compound including one single storey control and operational building, o Electrical plant and equipment, o Cabling, lighting, CCTV, lightning masts; o A backup diesel generator and diesel storage tank; and o Operations and maintenance storage containers. • A high voltage electrical yard comprising outdoor electrical plant and associated infrastructure; • An underground high voltage electrical cable to facilitate a connection to the existing adjacent Stonestown 110kV substation, with an over the fence connection representing the preferred connection strategy; •A peat and spoil area for excavated peat generated during construction of the Proposed Development. Materials stored within the peat and spoil area will be retained within the Proposed Development over its operational lifetime; •Associated landscaping, drainage, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the construction, operation and maintenance of the Proposed Development; •Construction of 1 no. Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, staff parking area, welfare facilities, and security fencing; •Ancillary forestry felling to facilitate construction and operation of the Proposed Development; •A planning permission duration of 10 years from the date of grant for construction of the Proposed Development; and•An anticipated operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning of the entire Proposed Development. Certain details of the Proposed Development are unconfirmed in the planning application, and an opinion on unconfirmed details from Offaly County Council pursuant to Section 32H(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) accompanies this planning application. The details unconfirmed in this application are battery height, length and number of battery containers. The range of parameters under which the battery storage will fall are specified in the design flexibility opinion that accompanies this application. The planning application is also accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement
the construction of a new dwelling and waste water treatment system and all associated site works
the construction of two detached single story houses, Installation of two proprietary wastewater treatment systems and associated soil polishing filters/percolation areas, two new entrances and all associated site works
1.The construction of a two-storey industrial building comprising 6 no. individual commercial/industrial units 2. Construction of boundary treatments 3.Connection to existing business campus surface water and foul water sewage system services 4. Construction of new recessed entrance and access road within the site boundary 5. All associated site works including car-parking, bicycle parking, landscaping and lighting
Exempted development in Offaly
Offaly's local authority received 9 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022, 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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