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2660517

29 Jul 2026

Status: PRE_VALIDATION

Permission for proposed alterations to an existing dwelling house to include: Alterations to external facades to include a new external finish, additional window openings to rear elevation, alterations to windows openings on front elevation and the blocking up of existing windows on both side elevations at first floor level. Proposed canopy roof over the front door and adjoining window. New pitch roof above existing single storey garage. Change of use of the existing garage to a habitable use. And associated site development works

Louth County Council

Minerva Villa Dublin Road , Dundalk , Co Louth

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660422

29 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

to develop Lavey Filing Station, as follows:- A. Demolish existing vacant two-storey dwelling, existing shop, stores, garage and associated structures. B. Construct new petrol service station and shop, incorporating off-licence, store, deli and associated office and toilet facilities. C. Provide 2 no. additional petrol pumps, extend canopy, alterations to existing carparking, new signage, connection to existing services, EV charging points and associated site development works

Cavan County Council

Dublin Road , Knockanoark Stradone , Co. Cavan

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660374

23 Jul 2026

Status: PRE_VALIDATION

The Development will consist of: Construction of a single storey extension to rear of the existing separator room together with all ancillary site works and services (The activity at Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Ballaghaderreen, is subject to an Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPC). There is an existing licence in place for the facility Licence No P0802-03Aurivo Dairy Ingredients at Dublin Road, Ballaghaderreen is lower tier Seveso site, and subject to Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations) at

Roscommon County Council

Aurivo Dairy Ingredients , Dublin Road , Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660263

22 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: energy upgrade works to the existing southern block of the original 1972 building comprising, building fabric upgrade to include external walls, roof, windows and doors, partial mechanical and electrical services upgrade to include medium temperature air source heat pump, MVHR to high use classrooms and new LED lighting and lighting controls. The upgrade works will include a new standalone plantroom and heat pump compound and all associated site works. The floor area of the energy upgrade works is 4,425m2 over two floors. The area of the proposed plantroom is 12m2

Galway City Council

Atlantic Technological University - Galway City , Murrough , Dublin Road Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660379

17 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a 4 bed 3 storey semi-detached dwelling ), to an A1 Type house ( a 4 bed 2 storey semi-detached dwelling ) and the change of house type on sites 7, 20, 23 and 64-76 ( 16 no. units ) from an A Type House ( a 4 bed 3 storey semi-detached dwelling ) to an A2 type house ( a 4 bed 2 storey semi-detached dwelling ) previously granted under Planning reg. ref. 24/60376 , ABP-321494-24. The Estate Roads Layout, Site access, connection to services/sewers and all other associated site development works remain unchanged from the parent permission as part of this application

Westmeath County Council

Dublin Road , Petitswood Townland , Mullingar Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660261

30 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

(1) Retention of alterations to site boundaries, additional hard surface area (3850m2), retention of security fencing along boundaries for storage purposes associated with existing business. (2) Retention of office building (112m2 floor area) constructed on site with associated works. (3) Retention of location of storage as built which differs slightly from that permitted under Planning Permission PL 21/2 (4) Planning Permission to construct extension to existing storage to provide additional storage space ancillary to the existing business with all associated site works at unit 10, Block B, Dublin Road Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Carrowgobbodagh, Co. Sligo

Sligo County Council

Unit 10 Block B , Dublin Road Business Park Old Dublin Road , Carrowgobbodagh Co. Sligo

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660622

26 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

demolition of 8sqm utility room to rear of existing dwelling and construction of a new part two storey and part single storey extension to rear and associated internal alterations and fabric upgrade to existing two storey dwelling house, raising ridge level of existing dwelling by 640mm, modifications to existing site entrance on the Dublin Road and new accessible site entrance on Ard Carraig estate access roadway, connection to all public services and all associated site works

Tipperary County Council

Dublin Road , Thurles , County Tipperary

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660409

26 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Construct new three storey extension consisting of a new lift shaft and lobbies, a new stairwell, ancillary accommodation and associated siteworks serving part of existing ground floor medical ward, the first floor Endoscopy Unit and the second floor Maternity Unit. The new three storey extension will also consist of a part ground floor single storey extension, consisting of a new staff room & lobby off the adjacent medical ward and lobby area, a two storey extension above part of the existing ground floor consisting of a new first floor, office, new endoscopy plant room and ancillary accommodation plus a new second floor switch room, sanitary accommodation and ancillary accommodation together with all related siteworks for the proposed development, all being located to the west of the main hospital entrance on Dublin Road and adjacent to the Block Road boundary and service yard at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is listed as a Protected Structure RPS 180 & 950 in the current Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Laois County Council

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise , Block Road and Dublin Road , Portlaoise

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660353

26 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

for proposed external and internal modifications/upgrade works including demolition of existing sliding entrance door on the east elevation and its relocation to the north elevation; demolition of existing window glazing and stall riser on the north elevation with new window glazing and stall riser and high level window to the east elevation; replacement of glazing with new walls on the west elevation; internal layout modifications including to the kitchen and dining area and all associated works to facilitate these modifications; landscaping including works to the external patio area and relocation of outdoor furniture/seating area; relined car park and new road markings; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development

Cavan County Council

McDonald’s Restaurant Pullamore Business Park , Dublin Road Pollamore Far , Cavan

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660249

26 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

the change of use of an existing industrial unit (formerly in use as a general industrial unit) to a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, together with associated internal modifications and fit-out works to accommodate pharmaceutical manufacturing, processing, packaging, warehousing and ancillary site works and services. The proposed development is for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence under the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 to 2011, as amended. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the licensing authority for the proposed activity

Sligo County Council

TopChem Pharmaceuticals Limited , Collooney Business Park Dublin Road , Collooney

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660345

23 Jun 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

for proposed external and internal modifications/upgrade works including relocation of the sliding entrance door and glazing from the east elevation to the north elevation, with new window glazing and stall riser and high level window to the east elevation; replacement of glazing with new walls on the west elevation; internal layout modifications including to the kitchen and dining area and all associated works to facilitate these modifications; landscaping including works to the external patio area and relocation of outdoor furniture/seating area; relined car park and new road markings; and all associated site works

Cavan County Council

McDonald’s Restaurant Pullamore Business Park , Dublin Road Pollamore Far , Cavan

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660387

19 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

for alterations and additions to the existing detached house; including for the construction of a 1st floor side extension of c.20m2, new flat roof entrance porch at ground level to front of existing house, construction of a c.45m2 ground floor extension to the rear of the existing house, conversion of the existing ground floor side garage / annex to habitable use, new velux roof lights to the front roof of the existing house, construction of a c.25m2 garage and all ancillary site works at

Kilkenny County Council

Viewmount , Dublin Road , Johnstown

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by council

Most active local authorities in the imported planning data.

Louth
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
Cork County
Meath
Westmeath
Kilkenny
Laois
Limerick
Fingal
Galway City
Kildare
Tipperary

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 202511
Sept 202513
Oct 202518
Nov 202518
Dec 202510
Jan 20267
Feb 202611
Mar 202610
Apr 202615
May 202616
Jun 202627
Jul 202612

Councils in Jul 2026

Local authorities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Galway City
Westmeath
Carlow
Cavan
Laois
Longford
Louth
Meath

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION
PRE_VALIDATION
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported national planning data, with Cork County also carrying deeper history.

Applications

174

Latest registered

30 Jul 2026

Most active council

Louth

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

12

Month change

-15

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

-15

07142027Aug 25Feb 26Jul 26

Council overview

Louth accounts for 12%

Louth12%
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown10%
Cork County9%
Meath9%
Westmeath9%
Kilkenny8%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 41%

APPLICATION FINALISED41%
NEW APPLICATION16%
DECISION MADE12%
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION8%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 64%

PERMISSION64%
Permission16%
RETENTION14%
EXTENSION OF DURATION2%