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Galway City planning applications

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2660189

8 Jun 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: (i) alterations to existing layout, (ii) construction of new extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling, (iii) replacement of existing flat roof with new pitcher roof to include attic rooms, (iv) alterations to existing elevations and (v) all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement is included as part of this application

Galway City Council

20 Riverside , Woodquay , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660136

23 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: change of use and material alterations of previously permitted restaurant/retail use at Units 16A, 16B, and 17 to form a new amalgamated healthcare facility, approximately 1100m2, including associated ancillary staff, patient, and administrative areas. Minor external alterations include the provision of a new glazed external door, external signage, and overhead external wall vents to the north-west elevation of Unit 17; provision of external signage and overhead external wall vents to the south-west and south east elevations of Unit 16A, provision of a new enclosed external plant area in an existing external area below street level; and provision of a new quench pipe termination at roof level. The development will be served by the existing car parking, all at Units 16A, 16B and 17, Wellpark Retail + Leisure Wellpark Road, Galway, H91 6N44.

Galway City Council

Unit 16A Unit 16B & Unit 17 , Wellpark Retail + Leisure Wellpark Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660128

14 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: I, Aran Grealish, intend to apply for planning permission to Galway City Council for development on a site located on An Seanbhóthar, Monument Road (L1006) in the townland of Menlough, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a single storey, 4-bedroom dwelling house (c.181 sqm) on a site extending to approximately 0.56 hectares. 2. Provision of a tertiary wastewater treatment system with associated percolation area. 3. All associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. This application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Galway City Council

An Seanbhóthar , Monument Road (L1006) , Menlough Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660124

13 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey audit building by 305.2m² 2. The construction of two new external walls and facade along the new east and south elevations to support the roof and seal the building envelope, including the provision of a new external window on the east elevation. 3. The proposed development includes for all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.

Galway City Council

Merlin Park University Hospital , Old Dublin Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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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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2660114

3 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: John and Orla Geaney intend to apply to Galway City Council for planning permission for the extension and alteration of the existing detached dwelling at No. 6 Rockbarton Green, Salthill, Galway. The proposed development will consist of extensions and amendments to the existing façade, alterations to existing landscaping and services, and the construction of a garden building and a garden shed, together with all associated site works and services.

Galway City Council

6 Rockbarton Green , Salthill , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660113

2 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: (A) Relocation of the existing site vehicle access from the front west side of the site to the front east side of the site, at a location which differs from the site vehicle access location recently granted planning permission reference number 23/60137. (B) All associated building works and site works

Galway City Council

9 Moyola Park , Newcastle , Galaway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Salthill26
Galway City15
Galway11
Newcastle8
Renmore8
Rahoon6
Bushypark5
Headford Road5
Knocknacarra5
Shantalla5
Barna Road3
Doughiska3

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 202525
Sept 202519
Oct 202527
Nov 202515
Dec 202526
Jan 202617
Feb 202614
Mar 202627
Apr 202622
May 20261
Jun 20263

Areas in Jun 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Salthill2
Woodquay1

Status in Jun 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

APPLICATION FINALISED3

Types in Jun 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION3

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

196

Latest registered

8 Jun 2026

Most active area

Salthill

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

3

Month change

+2

Monthly trend

Jun 2026

+2

07142027Aug 25Jan 26Jun 26

Area overview

Salthill accounts for 26%

Salthill26%
Galway City15%
Galway11%
Newcastle8%
Renmore8%
Rahoon6%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 100%

APPLICATION FINALISED100%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 65%

PERMISSION65%
RETENTION28%
EXTENSION OF DURATION7%