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2660266

23 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought for the demolition of a substandard dwelling and for the construction of three new two storey detached dwellings in a residential development, permission is also sought for the sub division of an existing site and for all associated hard and soft landscaped areas, site works and services

Galway City Council

Acres (T.d.) , La Rochelle Knocknacarra Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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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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2660055

26 Feb 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing house to provide a bedroom / office room, service & utility rooms & enlarged kitchen & dining area. 2. Elevational changes to the front elevation. 3. All associated site development works

Galway City Council

95 Monalee Manor , Knocknacarra Galway City , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: 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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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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2560370

9 Dec 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: 1. the merging of two previously approved retail units (per Planning Ref. 18/161, as extended under Ref. 24/52). 2. The change of use from retail to a medical practice, 3. The installation of 3 no. windows on the east (rear) elevation and all associated site works

Galway City Council

Cnocan Na Cluana , Mincloon , Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560358

28 Nov 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: a new part two storey/part single storey Cuan na Gaillimhe primary school to an existing greenfield site around proposed courtyard with new pedestrian access from Ballyburke road and both pedestrian/vehicular access from existing Colaiste na Coribe access road with on-site drop-off, parking, ballcourt, hard & soft landscaping, drainage, external plant, signage and all related works at existing site

Galway City Council

Ballyburke road , Knocknacarra , Galway

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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2560287

17 Sept 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of; permission is sought by Mr. Michael Burns for retention and completion of minor alterations to the previously approved plans, elevations and landscaping 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 and 24/60104

Galway City Council

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

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Knocknacarra9
Galway City3
Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway2
Knocknacarra Road2
Cappagh Rd. Knocknacarra1
KNOCKNACARRA GALWAY1
Knocknacarra Galway City1
La Rochelle Knocknacarra Road1
Salthill1
Western Distributor Road Knocknacarra1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Sept 20251
Oct 20251
Nov 20252
Dec 20252
Jan 20261
Feb 20263
Mar 20263
Apr 20265
May 20261
Jun 20261
Jul 20262

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Knocknacarra1
La Rochelle Knocknacarra Road1

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION2

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION2

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

22

Latest registered

23 Jul 2026

Most active area

Knocknacarra

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

2

Month change

+1

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

+1

01345Sept 25Feb 26Jul 26

Area overview

Knocknacarra accounts for 41%

Knocknacarra41%
Galway City14%
Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway9%
Knocknacarra Road9%
Cappagh Rd. Knocknacarra5%
KNOCKNACARRA GALWAY5%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 64%

APPLICATION FINALISED64%
NEW APPLICATION14%
APPEALED9%
FURTHER INFORMATION5%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 68%

PERMISSION68%
RETENTION27%
EXTENSION OF DURATION5%