← All sectors

Demolition Planning Applications in Ireland

All 31 local authorities · past 3 years

Planning applications that involve demolition works -- from removing a garage to make way for an extension, to full site clearance ahead of redevelopment. Demolition of a habitable house or a protected structure almost always needs permission, so these applications are a reliable early indicator of redevelopment activity.

16,430

Applications (3 years)

10,425

Granted

1,057

Refused

4,948

Pending / Other

The 250 most recent demolition applications. Click a marker to open the application record.

Track demolition applications

Keyword alerts across all 31 local authorities, emailed the week applications are lodged.

Get notified at launch

Latest Demolition Applications

Matched where the development description mentions demoli. Every application links to its full record (address, decision dates, and council file), free.

2660737N/A

demolish existing dwelling house & outbuilding. Permission is also sought to build 20 dwellings including: 4 two-bedroom apartments; 4 two-bedroom dwellings; 6 three-bedroom dwellings; 3 four-bedroom dwellings; 3 one bedroom apartments; bin and bike bays, roads, services and all associated site works.

Shannon Street , Mountrath , Co. LaoisLaois County Council
12 Oct 2026
2661252N/A

A) Minor demolition works to the existing dwelling, B) The construction of a new two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, C) General repair, refurbishment and renovation works to the existing dwelling, and D) All associated site development works

The Green , Summerhill , Co. MeathMeath County Council
10 Oct 2026
2661253N/A

The development will comprise of the following: a. Alterations to an existing two storey dwelling to include for demolition of an existing single storey section and external store, elevational and internal arrangement changes with associated car parking and site development works. b. Demolition of an existing service station forecourt, pumps, canopy, various tanks above and below ground and compounds and service building including, car repair, retail and storage areas. c. Provision of 4 no underground 60,000 litre fuel storage tanks. d. Construction of a new 24-hour forecourt area including 4no. fueling pumps, new canopy, underground fuel storage tanks, oil dispensing & delivery bay and 1 no. 5,000 litre above ground Adblue storage tank. e. Provision of two drive through car washes and a jet wash area with associated 3no. 10,000 litre water storage tanks. f. Petrol and car wash interceptors. g. Provision of a new all hard and soft landscape works with public lighting, planting and revisions to the existing boundary treatments. h. An EV charging point. i. Alterations to the existing vehicular entrances and reconfiguration of the existing car parking areas. j. Construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water, gas and ESB networks with new surface soak-aways and attenuation system. k. All associated site development works.

THE JUNCTION OF O GROWNEY STREET (N51) & L4001 – KILDALKEY ROAD , ATHBOY , COUNTY MEATHMeath County Council
10 Oct 2026
2660310N/A

demolish an existing single storey ruin and 2no. sheds and construct a 2-storey dwelling, new mains water and sewage connection, new boundary treatments and all associated site works

Athy Road , CarlowCarlow 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
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
2682N/A

to demolish existing Single storey dwelling, build single storey dwelling house, site entrance and associated site works on my lands

Rathpoleen , Crosspatrick , JohnstownKilkenny County Council
9 Oct 2026
2683N/A

to demolish existing shed and utility room and build new utility room and wet room and associated site works

10 St Josephs Terrace , Urlingford , Co. KilkennyKilkenny County Council
9 Oct 2026
2661248N/A

the development will consist of the following: 1) to construct new extensions to the side and rear of an existing single storied dwelling, 2) to demolish an existing rear extension, a detached domestic garage and store, 3) to carry out internal alterations to the existing dwelling to include new window opes to the gable, and new window fenestration to the front elevation, 4) to construct a detached domestic garage, 5) to close up and decommission an existing septic tank and soak pit and to install a new waste water treatment system and percolation area, 6) all ancillary site works

Kilskeer , Kells , Co. MeathMeath County Council
9 Oct 2026
2660447N/A

permission for the development will consist of alterations and extensions of an existing two storey dwelling to comprise of the following; 1.) Demolition of the existing two storey rear extension. 2.) Construction of a new two storey extension to the rear. 3.) Alterations of existing rear and front elevations. 4.) Ancillary internal and external refurbishments together with all associated works

22 Mall Road , Tirkeenan Td , Co.MonaghanMonaghan County Council
9 Oct 2026
26/2607Awaiting Technical Validation

Permission for development comprising 1) the partial demolition of the existing vacant building to the north, east and west and modifications to the eastern building facade, 2) internal alterations and refurbishment of the existing structure, 3) the construction of ground and first-floor extensions to the north and west of the existing building, 4) the change of use of the existing two-storey building from a health centre providing medical services to residential use, 5) the sub-division of the building to provide 2 no. dwelling houses comprising 1 no. 3-bedroom dwelling house and 1 no. 2-bedroom dwelling house, 6) the provision of two new vehicular entrances from the L-1219 (Cork Road), and 7) all associated site development works including boundary treatments and drainage

Ballymacmoy (Townland),, Killavullen,, Co. CorkCork County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661859N/A

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE CONSTRUCTED WITH DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCKWORK AND CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING HOUSE AND DETACHED STORAGE SHED / GYM WITH ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

SOCKAR , LETTERKENNY , CO. DONEGALDonegal 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
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
2660362N/A

Permission for development which consists of; 1. Demolish existing single storey bedroom/ shower & wc room to side of existing dwelling & shed/ boiler house to rear. 2. Construct two storey residential unit to side of existing dwelling. 3. Construct single storey playroom extension to rear of existing dwelling. 4. Carry out associated siteworks

N0. 10 Seagrove , Ballyloughane Road Renmore , GalwayGalway City Council
8 Oct 2026
2660643N/A

for a new residential development of 7 No. two storey three bedroom townhouse dwellings, access provided via an existing estate road at Kingscourt. The provision of landscaping and boundary treatments, new planting, water and utility services and connections, re routing of an existing foul sewer line and all enabling and ancillary development works above and below ground, plus demolition of existing estate entrance archway

KINGSCOURT , CALLAN , CO KILKENNYKilkenny County Council
8 Oct 2026
2660644N/A

for (1) demolition of the existing dwelling and two outbuildings, (2) construction of 5 no. single-storey dwellings comprising 4 no. 1-bedroom supported living units and 1 no. 2-bedroom staff/support dwelling, (3) relocation of the existing vehicular entrance, new internal access driveway and car parking, (4) all associated site services and ancillary site development works

The Round House , Kells , Co. KilkennyKilkenny County Council
8 Oct 2026
2660727N/A

construct a proposed housing development at Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. The Development will consist of permission to demolish existing dwelling house & outbuilding. Permission is also sought to build 20 dwellings including: 4 two-bedroom apartments; 4 two-bedroom dwellings; 6 three-bedroom dwellings; 3 four-bedroom dwellings; 3 one bedroom apartments; bin and bike bays, roads, services and all associated site works

Shannon Street , Mountrath , Co. LaoisLaois County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661241N/A

the development will consist of: 1. The demolition of existing agricultural sheds 129 sq.m and 37sq.m. and closure of existing vehicular entrance to shed. 2. 16 no. two storey three bedroom houses, 20 no. two storey two bedroom houses and 12 no. two bedroom apartments in 3 no. two storey blocks. 3. Provision of 90 no. car parking spaces. 4. All associated site development works including; bicycle parking spaces, landscaping, site lighting, play areas, bin stores, signage, boundary treatments and services infrastructure

The Commons , Navan Road Duleek , County MeathMeath County Council
8 Oct 2026
2661109N/A

for the following (i)the provision of a new 21m length of 2.4m high metal mesh anti-climb fence, and of a new 3.5m length of 2m high metal mesh anti-climb fence, both to the south of the existing building to secure the site; (ii) the provision of a new 3.5m length of 2m high metal mesh anti-climb fence including a new matching pedestrian gate to the south-east corner of the existing building, the fencing and gate to be independent of the existing stone front boundary wall to Drogheda St., and be no taller than the existing wall; (iii) the provision of a new 12.5m length of 2m high bow-top metal fence, to the north of the existing building, to include a new pedestrian gate & a new vehicular double-gate (the style of the new fence & gates to match the existing bow-top fencing to the front of the site); (iv) the provision of a new 3.5m length of 2m high bow-top metal fence including a new matching pedestrian gate to the north-east corner of the existing building (the style of the new fence & gate to match the existing bow-top fencing to the front of the site), the fencing and gate to be independent of the existing stone front boundary wall to Drogheda St., and be no taller than the existing railing and wall; (v) the reconfiguration of the existing main vehicular entrance gate to Drogheda St. from two No. pedestrian gates and one No. centrally located vehicular double-gate, to one No. pedestrian gate to the left hand side, one No. fixed railing panel to the centre, and one No. vehicular double-gate to the right hand side, with the former school name plaque replaced with a new matching plaque bearing the new school name, all to match the existing style; (vi) the construction of a new 19.3m length of 3m high concrete block wall on the northwest boundary separating the school site and the neighbouring property, to be finished with sand cement render on the school side to match the existing boundary wall and capped with precast concrete cappings, the new wall is to be independent of the existing boundary wall with a 25mm gap either end; (vii) the demolition of an existing single-storey two classroom detached building to the rear of the site, and an attached lean-to shed within the existing storage yard; (viii) all required siteworks & services to facilitate the proposed development. The existing stone boundary wall to Drogheda Street is not proposed to be affected or altered by the proposed new fences, gates and railings.

Ros Glas Community Special School (prev. St Peter's National School) , Drogheda Street Monasterevin , Co. KildareKildare County Council
8 Oct 2026
2660905N/A

demolition of the existing dilapidated buildings, disconnection of existing services, clearing of the site and the felling of 1no. existing mature Yew Tree

IDA Arklow Business & Technology Park , Ballynattin , ArklowWicklow County Council
8 Oct 2026
26278N/A

to make changes to the existing internal layout and elevations of the dwelling, demolish an existing flat roofed element to the rear, and to construct a single storey extension to the rear, all with associated site works

Attyterrila , Ruan , Co ClareClare County Council
7 Oct 2026
26/2598Awaiting Admin Validation

Permission for demolition of existing extension to dwelling, construction of extension/renovations to dwelling and all associated site works

Pouladown House, Pouladown, Watergrasshill, Cork, T56KW68Cork County Council
7 Oct 2026
2661850N/A

(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SHEDS AND (2) REFURBISHMENT, EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING WITH INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

LEABGARROW , ARANMORE , CO. DONEGALDonegal County Council
7 Oct 2026

Looking for more? Search the full register for “demoli” and filter by county.

Planning a demolition project?

Find out in two minutes whether you need planning permission. It's free, and based on the exempted development regulations.

Embed these figures on your own site

<iframe src="https://www.permission.ie/embed/sectors/demolition" width="100%" height="190" style="border:0;max-width:560px" title="Demolition planning applications in Ireland - Permission.ie" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:12px">Data: <a href="https://www.permission.ie/sectors/demolition">Demolition planning applications in Ireland - Permission.ie</a></p>

Free to use with the attribution link. The widget updates itself daily.

Other Sectors