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2660956

11 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

for the demolition of the existing two storey 633sqm staff accommodation block built in the 1990’s to the west of the main house and the construction of a two storey with dormer roof 1020sqm 10 bedroom guest wing with stores under. Creation of new link into the existing guest corridor at -1 level and the recently permitted 4 bedroom extension of the River wing (GCC ref 25/61323) including formation of dormer windows. Single storey 12sqm extension to existing staircase at level -2 to the rear of the Luxury Wing to provide new secondary entrance to the bedroom wings. Relocation of the existing vehicular access road to the west of the new bedroom wing and modifications to the existing car parking (12 spaces) and general landscaping. Extension of existing dining room to the East by 122sqm at level +0 and 90sqm at level -1 to create wine cellar, private dining room & Wc’s. Relocation of staff offices and canteen from level -1 courtyard to administration building (subject of separate application) to form Guest amenity lounges and wc’s accessed via the glazed lean too to the perimeter of the courtyard. Demolition of the existing 25sqm male & accessible wc built in 2015 at level +0 and extension of the existing Ranji room to the west (courtyard) by 125sqm at level +0 to form new guest lounge, male, female & accessible wc’s. Extension of existing preparation kitchen and staff amenity space by 90sqm at level -1 (courtyard). Relocation of the existing hotel laundry to administration building (subject of separate application). Including all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development. A Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared

Galway County Council

Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660950

11 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

for the construction of a 275sqm single storey extension to the existing administration office built in 2018 to accommodate additional staff offices, staff canteen and in house laundry which is to be relocated from the main house courtyard. Remodelling of the existing car park to provide 35 spaces and the construction of a single storey 24sqm ESB substation. Including all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development. The administration office is within the curtilage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. H91 F4A7. A Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared

Galway County Council

Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660933

10 Jun 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

for the upgrade of the existing waste water treatment plant (WWTP) to facilitate the planned hotel and expansion works. The proposed development includes the decommissioning of existing waste water treatment plant and pumping station, construction of new waste water treatment plant and pumping station and associated civil works west of the existing administration office including extension of existing percolation area and all associated site development works. The works are within the curtilage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. H91 F4A7 a Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared

Galway County Council

Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660330

5 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

of existing main dwelling house, together with permission for the use of the adjacent dwelling site for short term letting purposes as well as to retain upgraded wastewater treatment system from septic tank to a secondary treatment system and a soil polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works. The development relates to planning permission previously granted under planning reference 10/431

Galway County Council

Baile na hAbbhann Theas , Connemara Glamping , Co. Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660329

4 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

for the change of use of an existing administration office to short term let together with permission to relocate a previously granted service unit within the site boundaries as well as all ancillary site works. The proposed development relates to structures and services previously granted under the planning reference 17/653 and 24/61728

Galway County Council

Baile na hAbhann Theas , Connemara Glamping , Co. Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660226

13 Feb 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

for the re-instatement of a simple gabled stone roof, glazed steel screens within existing openings and insertion of a viewing gallery to the late Medieval Tower House. Recorded Monument (GA036-001001), Recorded Monument (GA036-001002). The subject site is located within the designed landscape of Protected structure Ballynahinch Castle Hotel (RPS: 620). A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared with the application

Galway County Council

Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel , Recess Connemara

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2561323

15 Sept 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

for the construction of an additional floor over the existing 1990’s River Wing to accommodate 4 bedroom suites with private terraces over looking the river and dormer windows within a mansard roof to the courtyard. Access will be formed via an opening through to the guest corridor constructed in 2017

Galway County Council

Ballynahinch Killeen , Ballynahinch Recess , Connemara Co.Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2561184

26 Aug 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

for the; a) Construction of a new football pitch. b) Construction of a new spectator stand with capacity for 200 people standing and 100 people seating. c) Construction of a new walking trail, carpark with 24 parking spaces and 2 disabled, and access road. d) Create a new exit onto the L-5247 road. e) Upgrade of the existing sewage treatment system & f) additional ancillary site works and services. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement(NIS)

Galway County Council

An Phlantation , Carna Connemara , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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Applications by area

Top Galway County localities in the imported the latest year.

Connemara
Connemara National Park
Connemara Glamping
Carna Connemara
Recess Connemara

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20252
Sept 20253
Nov 20251
Feb 20261
Mar 20262
Jun 20264

Areas in Jun 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Connemara
Connemara National Park

Status in Jun 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION
FURTHER INFORMATION

Types in Jun 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

13

Latest registered

24 Jun 2026

Most active area

Connemara

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

4

Month change

+4

Monthly trend

Jun 2026

+2

01234Aug 25Feb 26Jun 26

Area overview

Connemara accounts for 46%

Connemara46%
Connemara National Park23%
Connemara Glamping15%
Carna Connemara8%
Recess Connemara8%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 54%

APPLICATION FINALISED54%
NEW APPLICATION23%
DEEMED WITHDRAWN8%
FURTHER INFORMATION8%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 85%

PERMISSION85%
RETENTION15%