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2660153

11 May 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of:: Retention, to retain (1) change of use of structure and extension thereto for use as a self-contained residential unit (granny flat). (2) alterations to existing storage shed including provision of awning/covered area to the front. (3) existing structure for use as a garden room/storage shed (4) all associated site works, all at the rear of existing dwelling house

Galway City Council

11 Water Lane , Bohermore , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660147

5 May 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: Ferghal Blaney intends to apply for planning permission for the subdivision of an existing residential site to facilitate the construction of a two storey new dwelling, the provision of a new site entrance, the demolition of existing garage, the erection of two domestic sheds (one per dwelling), including with all associated site development

Galway City Council

No 29 Threadneedle Road , Salthill , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660137

24 Apr 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which will consist of: (i) change of use of existing retail unit at ground floor to casino; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate change of use; (iii) new signage to northwest and southwest elevations; (iv) all associated works necessary to facilitate the development

Galway City Council

Unit 7A corner unit fronting onto Dublin Road Wellpark Retail & Leisure , Wellpark Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660118

7 Apr 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.

Galway City Council

20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660032

9 Feb 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of a Park & Ride facility comprising a total of 176 car parking spaces, including 133 standard bays, 9 bays for mobility-impaired users (6 standard, 1 for electric vehicles, 1 futureproofed for electric vehicles and 1 large ), 17 bays designated for electric vehicles, and a further 17 bays futureproofed for electric vehicle use. The facility will also include 4 bus bays, passenger shelters and hardstanding area for bike shelters. The layout of the existing roundabout at the junction of Cappagh Road and Western Distributor Road will be relocated approximately 11 metres westward and redesigned to facilitate a new western arm providing access to the facility, along with new active travel infrastructures. A short section of the Tonabrocky stream will be realigned with installation of four new cross-drainage structures and the extension of one existing culvert. The scheme will further include two new pedestrian links to the south connecting the proposed development to existing footpaths located north of the Gaelic Football/Soccer pitch within Knocknacarra Community Centre. Additional works will comprise hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure, public lighting, CCTV, an ESB substation, and all associated and ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the NIS will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

Galway City Council

Field located in the townlands of Lenabower & Cappagh west of the roundabout junction of Cappagh Road and Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560381

17 Dec 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: demolition of an existing three storey over double basement infill building comprising a public licenced premises at ground floor, basement & lower basement, and 11 No. residential substandard units at upper floors, 2) the construction of a four storey plus penthouse level over a single level basement building comprising a public licenced premises at ground floor & basement and 14 No. apartments overhead (9 No. 1 bed, 4 No. 2 bed and 1 No. 3 bed) with ancillary bin stores, plant and storage areas at basement level and 3) all associated external works

Galway City Council

206 Upper Salthill Road , Salthill , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560360

1 Dec 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: for the construction of 4 no. apartments in 2 no. building blocks. Block A will consist of a two-storey building to accommodate 1 no. two bed apartment on the ground floor and 1 no. one bed apartment on the first floor, with pedestrian access via Shantalla Road. Block B will consist of a two-storey building to accommodate 1 no. two bed apartment on the ground floor and 1 no. two bed apartment on the first floor, with pedestrian access via Shantalla road & Willow Park, together with private open space provision and all ancillary site works & site services at, 7 Shantalla Road, Galway, H91 V3PC

Galway City Council

No. 7 Shantalla Road , Galway , Galway City

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560335

24 Oct 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: – Residential Development to comprise of 12 Units made up of 4no. 1 bed units; 4no. 2 bed units and 4no. 3 bed units, Open Space, Landscaping, Car Parking, Bin and Bike Storage, Demolition of Existing Wall to Front Garden of Adjoining Property and provision of New Wall set back to provide New Footpath to Main Road in front of Adjoining Property and to front of New Development, New Road Opening onto Rahoon Road and all associated Site Works and Services. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (Natura 2000) will be available for inspection as part of the application

Galway City Council

Rahoon Road Mincloon , Rahoon , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560322

17 Oct 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: Permission is sought by Graphite Fusion Ltd for the construction of a Residential Development at Renmore, Galway City. The development will consist of: 1. Construction of 82 no. residential units across 12 no. building blocks and 2 no. detached houses as follows; (a) Block A consists of a 1-3 storey building, comprising of a 3 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 2 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments and 1 no. first floor 1 bed apartment. (b) Block B consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 7 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 7 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, (c) Block C consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, (d) Block D consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 7 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 8 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, with integrated bin store and integrated bike store. (e) Block E consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 4 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (f) Block F consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (g) Block G consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (h) Block H consists of a 2 storey building, comprising of 3 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments and 3 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, with integrated bin store and integrated bike store. (i) Block I consists of a 2 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 1 bed no. upper floor apartments, (j) Block J consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising a staggered terrace of 7 no. 3 bed houses, (k) Block K consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (L) Block L consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (m) 2 No. 2 storey 4 bedroom detached houses. 2. Provision of vehicular and pedestrian entrance off Gleann Rua road (L-50378 road) to the south-east, including 2 no. pedestrian crossings, 3. Provision of 2 no. pedestrian connections with Murrough Drive and Beach Avenue respectively, 4. Revised boundary treatments and revised site boundaries, 5. Provision of public open space areas (to include for play spaces), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 6. Provision of Car

Galway City Council

Renmore , Galway City , Ireland

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560320

16 Oct 2025

Status: APPEALED

Notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council. Permission for development which consists of: We, Kingston Stables Limited, intend to apply for permission for development of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for a 10-year planning permission, on a site which extends to 5.37 ha on lands located at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, Galway. The application is being made under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large Scale Residential Development) Act 2021. The proposed development will consist of: 1. Provision of 362 no. residential units in 4 no. development areas with a mix of apartment and house types on a site area of 5.37 ha. The buildings range between 2 no. and 6 no. storeys in height. The development will comprise the following: • 4 no. 2-bed townhouses; • 40 no. 3-bed townhouses; • 21 no. 4-bed townhouses; • 15 no. 1-bedroom duplex apartments; • 46 no. 2-bedroon duplex apartments; • 15 no. 2-bedroom duplex houses; • 46 no. 3-bedroom duplex houses; • 114 no. 1-bedroom apartments; • 56 no. 2-bedroon apartments; • 5 no. 3-bedroom apartments. 2. Demolition of existing structures (333.8 sqm); 3. Vehicular access to the proposed development from a permitted road (Planning Reference 24/60370 refers); 4. The provision of new active travel cycle and pedestrian access from Millers Lane; 5. Upgrades to the existing access at Kingston Road 6. The provision of a childcare facility (440 sq.m.); 7. The provision of public open space; 8. The provision of 665 no. bicycle parking spaces; 9. The provision of 313 no. car parking spaces; 10. Public lighting, bin stores, signage, services, ESB substation, site landscaping and all ancillary site development and enabling works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. All application documentation including the NIS and EIAR is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant www.kingstonstableslrd.com

Galway City Council

Lands at Rahoon , Knocknacarra , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560299

25 Sept 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: Havenearth Lardner Limited Partnership is applying for planning permission for the construction of a four-storey apartment building consisting of 4No. apartments and associated balconies. The proposed development will include 2 No. two bedroom apartments (including 1No. duplex unit) and 2 No. one bedroom apartments, a PV array at roof level, ground floor storage areas (including bike storage), carport, parking, bin stores, car turntable, the provision of a new pedestrian and vehicular site entrance, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works and services at Quincentennial Drive, Salthill, Galway City. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Galway City Council

Quincentennial Drive , Salthill , Galway City.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2560296

19 Sept 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: The proposed development principally consists of: the demolition of the existing office / bus depot building (370.2 sq m) and ancillary building (26.0 sq m); the partial demolition of the existing ESB sub-station and ancillary building (67.4 sq m); the demolition of existing boundary walls at the south-west and north-west; and the construction of a mixed-use development. The proposed mixed-use development primarily comprises: 356 No. residential apartments (172 No. 1-bed, 169 No. 2-bed and 15 No. 3-bed); crèche (255.9 sq m); 2 No. café/restaurant units (totalling 428.4 sq m); and 1 No. retail unit (156.0 sq m). The development has a total floor area of 32,096.0 sq m and is primarily proposed in 4 No. blocks (identified as A–D) that generally range in height from 6 No. to 13 No. storeys: Block A ranges from 6 No. to 9 No. storeys; Block B ranges from 6 No. to 11 No. storeys; Block C is 6 No. storeys; and Block D ranges from 6 No. to 13 No. storeys. The proposed development also includes: new internal street and pedestrian network, including a one-way vehicular route at the north-western side of the site and new junctions with Dock Road at the south-west and with the access road from Lough Atalia at the north-west; upgrades to Lough Atalia Road and the access road from it at the north-west of the site, including the provision of a new toucan pedestrian/cycle crossing at Lough Atalia Road; upgrades to the footpath and road interface with Dock Road to the south-west; 37 No. car parking spaces; 1 No. set-down/delivery bay; 741 No. cycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping, including as public open spaces and communal amenity spaces; private amenity spaces as balconies and terraces facing all directions; boundary treatments; public lighting; bin stores; double sub-station; plant rooms; green roofs; rooftop lift overruns and plant; rooftop telecommunications, plant and enclosure at Block C; recladding of the existing sub-station and pumping station; and all associated works above and below ground. This is an LRD

Galway City Council

A site of 1.621 Ha in Galway Port at Dock Road and Lough Atalia Road Galway City , and extending to include parts of both roads , for road infrastructure works and water services infrastructure works.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2560289

18 Sept 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought to erect 4 no. 2 storey detached dwelling houses and garden sheds with new entrance off An Phairc Mhor Road and all associated site works and services. Gross Floor Area of Proposed Works: 174.75sqm (House No. 1), 167.35sqm (House No. 2), 169.00sqm (House No. 3), 172.00sqm (House No. 4) & 4 x 15.00sqm = 60.00sqm (Garden Sheds)

Galway City Council

An Phairc Mhor , Parkmore Castlegar , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560275

3 Sept 2025

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which consists of: to partially demolish a rear ground-floor utility and replace it with the construction of an extension comprising of a kitchen / dining room, front elevation modifications to the first-floor bedroom and ground-floor family room, changes to the front entrance, alterations to existing rear dormer windows, and modifications to the internal layout of the house and grounds

Galway City Council

No 15 Gleann Na Coille , Barna Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Bohermore2
Galway2
Galway City2
Knocknacarra2
Salthill2
Barna Road1
Circular Road1
for road infrastructure works and water services infrastructure works1
Ireland1
Parkmore Castlegar1
Rahoon1
Shantalla1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Sept 20255
Oct 20254
Dec 20252
Feb 20262
Mar 20262
Apr 20262
May 20262

Areas in May 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Bohermore1
Salthill1

Status in May 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

APPEALED2

Types in May 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION1
RETENTION1

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

19

Latest registered

11 May 2026

Most active area

Bohermore

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

2

Month change

0

Monthly trend

May 2026

0

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Area overview

Bohermore accounts for 12%

Bohermore12%
Galway12%
Galway City12%
Knocknacarra12%
Salthill12%
Barna Road6%

Status mix

APPEALED accounts for 100%

APPEALED100%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 84%

PERMISSION84%
RETENTION16%