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Gym Planning Applications in Ireland

All 31 local authorities · past 3 years

Planning applications mentioning gyms or gymnasiums -- new fitness facilities, changes of use from retail or warehouse to gym, home gyms in garden buildings, and school sports halls. Change of use to a gym normally requires permission, so the register captures most new commercial fitness locations before they open.

1,477

Applications (3 years)

925

Granted

71

Refused

481

Pending / Other

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SD26B/0147WAI Received

Retention of a basement as a home office, with gym, sauna, and shower room, a front entrance porch on the southern façade with enlarged balcony, in-plane roof lights rather than dormer windows, and various internal layout changes requiring alterations to the shape and size of some windows at the existing house previously granted planning permission under Reg. Ref SD05A/1017.

Tearmainn, Slieve Thuol, Brittas, Dublin, D24 EY10South Dublin County Council
24 Aug 2026
2660465N/A

for (1) change of use of existing domestic garage to commercial gym (2) retention of WC, plunge pool, cold shower (all connected to on-site wastewater management system), 2no. saunas, changing rooms, relaxation area, storage unit, gym and associated site works for commercial use (3) retention of advertising signage at the entrance to the site

Cortober , Cootehill , Co. CavanCavan County Council
20 Aug 2026
ED26/0085Officer Allocation

Proposed 30 sqm home office and gym in rear garden.

16, Somerton View, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Dublin, K78 P3F6South Dublin County Council
19 Aug 2026
2661036N/A

the development will consist of The construction of a steel framed unit for the purposes of a Gym along with all ancillary site works

Meath Hill , Drumconrath , Co. MeathMeath County Council
18 Aug 2026
2660727N/A

17sq.m coffee/acai bar sited within the existing gym facility at ground floor

CSP Gym 34 Ardee Street , Bray Commons , Bray Co. WicklowWicklow County Council
18 Aug 2026
2660792N/A

the construction of a four-storey extension to the existing Cashel Palace Hotel comprising 29 no. additional guestrooms, front of house reception area, meeting/conference rooms, gym, hair salon, juice bar, rooftop restaurant and bar area, together with ancillary staff and back of house uses including administration office, kitchen, plant/comms areas and storerooms. The proposed extension will link to the main hotel via the existing Spa Building with the construction of a glazed link corridor positioned at first floor level within the proposed extension. Internal works are also proposed within the existing Spa Building to facilitate this including demolition works to facilitate construction of the glazed link and the construction of an access stairs, and internal demolition works to facilitate reconfiguration of the Spa reception area and internal access arrangement. The development also includes upgrades to the Main Street / Buckley Carpark to provide a new link street, upgrades to the existing carpark including revised carparking layout, and the construction of a new surface carpark to provide additional private carparking spaces to serve the hotel within the rear garden of the AIB Bank, no. 66 Main Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary to be facilitated by the partial demolition of the party wall separating the AIB curtilage from the existing public carpark and creation of a controlled (barriered) vehicular entrance. Landscaping and public realm upgrades, site services including drainage infrastructure, and all associated ancillary development works are also proposed. Part of the site is located within the Cashel Town Architectural Conservation Area. The works will be carried out within the curtilage of the following 5 structures on the Record of Protected Structures of the Cashel and Environs Development Plan 2009-2015: RPS Ref. 7 (Cashel Town Walls); RPS Ref. 8 (Cashel Palace Hotel); RPS Ref. 80 (Palace School House), RPS Ref. 81 (Cashel Palace Gate Lodge) and RPS Ref. 30 (No. 66 Main Street). No direct works are proposed to many of the listed protected structures with the exception of RPS30

The Main Street / Buckley Carpark and the Cashel Palace Hotel , both located along Main Street Cashel Co. Tipperary , and on lands within the rear garden of the AIB Bank no. 66 Main Street Cashel Co. TipperaryTipperary County Council
14 Aug 2026
2660609N/A

to retain the existing gym, permission to construct a new club house adjoining the existing gym, the roof of this new building is to extend over the existing gym to give the appearance of one building, a new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, permission to alter the existing entrance to improve the sightlines and all ancillary site works. Planning permission is also sought for the retention of the flood lights, the lights to the walking track, the ball stop netting and the store.

Kilnagrange , Kilmacthomas , County WaterfordWaterford City and County Council
14 Aug 2026
SD26B/0369WReferral

Remove the bay window and the existing pitched roof to the existing single storey extension to the rear and replace with a new flat roof; installation of a dormer window in the attic; alterations to the front and rear elevations; internal alterations to the existing house and the construction of a garden room / gym and a garden shed in the rear garden with relocated access from the laneway at the rear.

64 Cromwellsfort Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12 T0V8South Dublin County Council
12 Aug 2026
2660922N/A

(a) the change of use of the ground floor of a former public house to a gym, (b) erection of advertising signage together with all associated site works. This is a Protected Structure RPS 769

Main Street , Abbeyfeale , Co. LimerickLimerick County Council
12 Aug 2026
2660287N/A

Permission for development which consists of: We, Crown Square Developments Ltd., intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Mixed-use Development within Block A and Block H2 (c. 20,152 sqm. Gross Internal Area), at Crown Square, located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway, Co. Galway. 1. The proposed development for Block A (across a Gross Internal area of c. 19,840 sq. m.) will consist of the following: a. Provision of two levels of retail and commercial units at ground floor and mezzanine level, including a conference centre with associated amenities, gym and retail units. b. Construction of 60 no. apart hotel units from mezzanine to second floor. c. Construction of 129 no. residential units from third to eighth floor comprising of: (i) 67 no. One-Bedroom Apartment. (ii) 62 no. Two Bed-Four Persons Apartment. d. Provision of public open space, communal open space, private open space, car and bicycle parking, bin storage, site landscaping and public lighting. e. Provision of pedestrian and cyclist access onto the Joyce’s Road (L5034) and Monivea Road (R339). 2. The proposed development for Block H2 (Gross Internal Area of c. 312 sq. m.) will consist of: a. Change of use of the permitted Gym (c. 312 sq. m.) to a creche facility with associated external play zone to serve the proposed Block A development. b. Provision of a new linear drop off zone in front of the proposed creche 3. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions), and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. GalwayGalway City Council
11 Aug 2026
2660744N/A

Planning permission is sought for development comprising: • The phased development of staff accommodation lodges in two connected three-storey blocks arranged around a central courtyard area, comprising: - Phase A development of 60 no. staff accommodation rooms and 6 no. common room areas; and - Optional Phase B development of a further 18 no. staff accommodation rooms in an extension to one of the blocks. • Roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and green roof systems on the proposed accommodation lodge buildings. • Construction of a single-storey gym building with attached bicycle and bin storage facilities. • Staff car parking facilities and associated internal vehicular and pedestrian connections to existing parking area, including provision for fire tender access. • Landscaping works including localised ground reprofiling, hard and soft landscaping works. • Lighting provision. • Localised connections to existing wastewater and water supply and provision of surface water drainage including soakaway area. • All associated site development works.

Dunloe Lower Beaufort , Killarney , Co. KerryKerry County Council
11 Aug 2026
2660600N/A

to retain the existing gym, permission to construct a new club house adjoining the existing gym, the roof of this new building is to extend over the existing gym to give the appearance of one building, a new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, permission to alter the existing entrance to improve the sightlines and all ancillary site works. Planning permission is also sought for the retention of the flood lights, the lights to the walking track, the ball stop netting and the store.

Kilnagrange , Kilmacthomas , County WaterfordWaterford City and County Council
11 Aug 2026
26162N/A

change of use of first and second floor of Greystones Harbour Marina building from office space to gym/fitness centre, proposed new signage at existing entrance gate and associated site works as indicated on drawings

Greystones Harbour Marina , Greystones , Co. WicklowWicklow County Council
11 Aug 2026
26163N/A

''Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice ( not the planning department )'' - the proposal clearly establishes the primary objectives to develop a long term vision and framework for the enhancement of Seaview Avenue as a high quality, accessible and sustainable recreational destination that responds to the needs of a growing and diverse community while protecting and enhancing its unique environmental and heritage assets, the plan identifies a wide range of existing facilities and opportunities within the 21.73-hectare site, including the running track, MUGA, playgrounds, skate park, gym area, bloom garden, duck pond , dog park, colour court, coastal promenade, leisure centres and historic kynoch area, it also highlights the need to improve accessibility, connectivity, visitor facilities and the overall quality of the public realm while creating opportunities for future recreational, educational and community uses

Seaview Avenue , Arklow , Co. WicklowWicklow County Council
11 Aug 2026
26/2111Awaiting Admin Validation

The construction of a new gym building (for use by club members) attached to the existing ball alley building, on existing club grounds, and ancillary site works

Ballydonaghmore, Dungourney, Co. Cork, P25 N792Cork County Council
10 Aug 2026
26/2097Awaiting Admin Validation

Construction of a detached single-storey domestic outbuilding comprising a double garage, home office, gym/store, boot room and associated ancillary accommodation, together with all associated site development works.

Carrigcleena More, Bweeng, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 T2XRCork County Council
7 Aug 2026
2660413N/A

to construct a detached garage consisting of a gym area and storage with a workbench area with all ancillary site works

Fahy , Rhode , Co. OffalyOffaly County Council
7 Aug 2026
2660985N/A

the application is to include the following. A) Raising the roof of the existing garage and extending the floor area to the rear of the existing garage to accommodate a home office and private GYM area at first floor level. B) Covered car port to the rear of existing garage at ground floor level, C) Enclosure of the existing open porch structure to the front of the house, along with all facilitating and associated site development works

Ardrums Great , Agher Summerhill , Co. MeathMeath County Council
5 Aug 2026
2661451N/A

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GYM BUILDING INCORPORATING CHANGING ROOMS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

CARRICKBOY , BALLYSHANNON , CO. DONEGALDonegal County Council
4 Aug 2026
2697N/A

Retention and Permission: Permission for (1) proposed surface water soakaway. (2) Retention of alterations and extension to existing dwelling following fire damage is 2002 comprising of new raised roof to accommodate living accommodation at first floor level and existing extensions to front and side of dwelling. (3) Retention of existing detached two storey domestic outbuilding comprising of gym, home office, storage area/toilet facilities at ground floor level and games room at first floor level, all incidental to the enjoyment of existing dwelling together with all associated site works

Brittas , Grangebellew , Co Louth A92WC58Louth County Council
4 Aug 2026
26104N/A

as constructed home gym/hobby room to rear of dwelling with all associated site work and ancillary works

16 Hazelwood Grove , Thurles , Co. Tipperary E41 R2R8Tipperary County Council
4 Aug 2026
2660954N/A

retention of conversion and change of use of ground floor of existing garage to use as family apartment and ancillary works. Retention of conversion of first floor for use as private domestic gym/family recreation room, home office and washroom

Longtown , Kilcock , Co. MeathMeath County Council
30 Jul 2026
2660523N/A

1) Demolish existing single storey clubhouse. 2) Erect a new replacement two-storey clubhouse building consisting of changing facilities, toilets, gym and a club shop. and all associated site works.

Clonaslee St Manmans GAA Club , Clonaslee , Co. LaoisLaois County Council
29 Jul 2026
2660947N/A

the proposed development is 1952 sqm and consists of changing rooms, showers, WC’s, store rooms, a multipurpose hall with a stage area, a gym and 3no. multipurpose rooms; with roof mounted photovoltaic panel arrays; additional 11no. car parking spaces including 2no. disabled accessible spaces, covered bicycle shelters for 22 no. bicycle spaces including cargo bikes, and associated ancillary hard and soft landscaping works. The development will include the removal of existing storage containers and prefabs on the site

Dunshaughlin Community Centre , Drumree Road , Dunshaughlin Co. MeathMeath County Council
29 Jul 2026
2660865N/A

7 Year Permission is sought for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising the construction of a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme at Dominick Street (Lady’s Lane / Hunts Lane), Limerick City. The proposed development will comprise the following: (a) permission to partially demolish the existing Tait Centre building, and (b) permission for the construction of a single multi-storey block ranging in height from six to eight storeys and providing 350 student bedspaces arranged across 51 no. Apartments/Clusters with shared kitchens and living rooms, with a Gross Internal Floor Area of 9,314 sqm. Communal facilities will include a café, gym, cinema, study rooms, laundry, and indoor and covered outdoor bicycle storage providing 129 no. spaces. A total of 1,204 sqm of amenity space will be provided, comprising 487 sqm of landscaped outdoor courtyards and rooftop terraces and 717 sqm of indoor communal areas. Rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, green roofs, blue roofs, and biodiversity enhancement measures including swift boxes, bat boxes, or other avian or bat roosting features will be incorporated into the development as required. Supporting infrastructure at ground floor level will include plant rooms, refuse storage and collection areas, service zones, and a dedicated ESB substation. The development will be accessed on a pedestrian and cycle priority basis, with zero car parking. Permission is also sought for use of the accommodation, outside of student term time, for short-term letting purposes. All ancillary and associated site development works, including footpaths, drainage, public lighting, water supply, and sustainable urban drainage systems, will be provided

Lady's Lane and Hunts Lane , Off Dominick Street , LimerickLimerick County Council
29 Jul 2026

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