Planning applications in Tuam

Dwelling House and Garage, Lack, Milltown

to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, effluent treatment system, percolation area, and all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: House: 230 sqm & Garage: 50 sqm. This site was previously granted planning permission under Planning Reference 22/3. Permission is also sought for a mobile home on site for the duration of the construction period

Lack , Milltown , Tuam Co. Galway · 8 Apr 2025

11-Unit Residential Development, Townparks, Tuam

is sought for demolition of existing derelict building. Construction of 11 no. residential units (3 no. 3 bedroom terraced dwellings, 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, and 4 no. 1bedroom apartments), associated car & bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services. The application includes a Natura Impact Statement Report

Townparks (4th Division) , Tuam , Co. Galway · 30 Jan 2026

48-Hectare Solar Farm, Tuam, County Galway

for the construction of and a 40-year operation and subsequent decommissioning of a 48.01-hectare solar farm (red line boundary) and underground cabling. The solar farm comprises of one single land parcel and is divided by existing farm access tracks and hedgerows. The proposed Solar Farm will consist of a series of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, together with electrical transformers, transformer maintenance bays, a temporary construction compound, the use of existing farm access tracks, existing site entrance, inverters, CCTV poles and cameras, deer type security/boundary fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures and all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generating renewable energy electricity. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). It is important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34(b), the provisions of article 26A shall apply

Shantallow Cloonascragh and Togher More , Tuam , County Galway · 10 Sept 2025

Sand Quarry Development at Lomaunaghbaun

for the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an area of c. 6.2 ha by an average depth of 3m from existing ground levels. The development will consist of: i. Installation of a processing plant and associated components; ii. Stockpiling of topsoil removed during quarrying for future implementation of a restoration plan; iii. Construction of a refuelling area; iv. Installation of a site office (30 sqm); v. Installation of a wastewater holding tank (63.6 sqm); vi. Installation of a weighbridge and wheel wash; vii. Installation of a new site entrance along with road reprofiling works on the L2232; viii. Installation of a groundwater well; ix. Provision of drainage infrastructure including a new hydrocarbon interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding; x. All associated site development and operational works; and xi. Site restoration following the cessation of sand extraction works. Permission is sought for an operational lifetime of 10 years. The Planning Application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement

Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway · 9 Jan 2024

Cloon Substation Transformer Compound Amendments

for amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway · 21 May 2026