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Galway City planning applications

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2660121

9 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: to retain the use of a commercial site at Briarhill Business Park, in the townland of Doughiska, for the purposes of car sales and display, along with ancillary signage. Permission is also sought to retain a portacabin at the same location, which is currently being used as staff area and office.

Galway City Council

Briarhill Business Park , Doughiska , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660115

5 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: a) the retention of a change of use from domestic garage to residential living space and alterations to all elevations and b) the retention of a rear single storey extension and will consist of c) the permission for a first-floor side extension, alterations to all elevations including external wall insulation and all associated site works.

Galway City Council

4 Glenard Avenue , Salthill , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660116

3 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway City Council for retention permission for development at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted Surgical Hub Building (Pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - The provision of new roof mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - The provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - The provision of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) including 3 no. donor antennas; - The provision of 3 no. total boiler and hot water flues.

Galway City Council

Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660093

16 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: I, Karen Elwood, intend to apply for retention permission for development at a site located along the Menlo Park Road, Eircode H91 HHT2, in the townland of Menlough, Menlo, Galway City. The development consists of a one-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwellinghouse, including a flat-roof extension joining the existing dwelling and extension, and all associated site works (Gross Floor Area 38.69m2)

Galway City Council

Menlo Park Road , Menlough , Menlo Galway City

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660085

12 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: This development/works to be retained are: (A) 3 No. roof windows, to attic storage space, on the rear roof slope of the existing house. (B) Existing rear garden shed with associated side lean-to roof canopy. (C) All associated elevation changes, building works and site works.

Galway City Council

55 Cluain Dara , Western Distributor Road Knocknacarra , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660061

2 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: Planning permission is sought to retain: a) Wire rope feature to first floor southern & Eastern elevations of No. 27, b) Windows to family room In Lieu of Doors at No. 27, c) Scale of chimneys to No. 27 & No. 28 d) Rooflight added to southern elevation with rooflight to northern elevation omitted to No. 27. e) Rooflight added to roof of utility to No 27. f) Rooflights to western elevation reduced to 2 No. to No 27. g) Window to first floor conservatory has been reduced in width to No 27. h) Window to dining room replaced with door to western elevation to No 27. i) Brick finish to eastern and southern elevations reduced in height to first floor level to No. 27 & No. 28. j) Brick added to eastern elevation of conservatory to No 27. k) Garage size, elevations and location All to that previously granted under pl.ref 05/883 and 07/291 at 27 & 28 Cul Charrai, Rahoon, Galway.

Galway City Council

27 & 28 Cul Gharrai , Rahoon , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660041

17 Feb 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: Permission is sought by Mr. Michael Burns for retention and completion of small extension to the 3rd floor of previously approved development at 2, 3 & 4 Knocknacarra Road (R336), Salthill, Galway, previously granted under planning reference 20/101 (An Board Pleanála Ref: ABP-310644-21), and subsequently amended by planning reference: 23/60143, 24/60104 and 25/60287

Galway City Council

2 3 & 4 Knocknacarra , (R336) Salthill Galway , Galway City

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660022

30 Jan 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of permission for retention is sought for partially constructed dwelling (previously granted planning permission under planning application Ref. No 23/63), covered barbecue area building, rear garden landscaping, minor alterations to elevations of partially constructed dwelling and all associated works and services on revised site boundaries. Permission is also sought to complete construction of the dwelling, covered barbecue area building, rear garden landscaping and all associated works and services on revised site boundaries

Galway City Council

No. 2 Dalysfort Road , Salthill , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660020

29 Jan 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: Planning Permission for the retention of alterations and changes to Unit 18, Glenrock Business Park for use as warehousing /storage, distribution, retail of a type and scale appropriate to the area, offices /specialist offices, light industry and all other uses compatible with CI Zoned lands The Alterations and Changes to be retained are as follows: 1) Glazed Front Entrance Porch on South-West Elevation of Unit 18 2) Ground Floor Single Story Extension (Ancillary Office Space) to North-West Elevation of Unit 18 3) Roller Shutter Door and Canopy Roof over loading area to North-East Elevation of Unit 18 4) Signage to South-West Elevation of Unit 18 5) Minor elevational changes to those approved under Pl. Ref: 05/715 6) All ancillary Site Works and Site Services

Galway City Council

Unit 18 Glenrock Business Park , Bothar na Mine , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560386

19 Dec 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: to retain and complete the alterations to previously approved building under planning reference no.s 02/162 and 05/548 to accommodate the use as research, development, light industry and ancillary offices including a) retention of two mezzanine floors totalling 316m2 in additional floor area, b) retention and completion of elevation alterations to the front and rear elevations, c) permission for minor alterations to parking layout to include an accessible parking space, and all associated site works

Galway City Council

Unit 9F , Racecourse Business Park Ballybrit , Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Galway City
Salthill
Rahoon
Renmore
Newcastle
Galway
Shantalla
Upper Salthill
Wellpark
3 Headford Road
33 St Marys Rd
41 Dublin Road

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20257
Sept 20255
Oct 20256
Nov 20256
Dec 20257
Jan 20266
Feb 20261
Mar 20265
Apr 20267
May 20261

Areas in May 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Rahoon

Status in May 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

APPLICATION FINALISED

Types in May 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

RETENTION

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

51

Latest registered

1 May 2026

Most active area

Galway City

Most common type

RETENTION

Latest month apps

1

Month change

-6

Monthly trend

May 2026

-6

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Area overview

Galway City accounts for 18%

Galway City18%
Salthill18%
Rahoon12%
Renmore12%
Newcastle9%
Galway6%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 100%

APPLICATION FINALISED100%

Application types

RETENTION accounts for 100%

RETENTION100%