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2661239

21 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

of; (a) the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (b) construction of a home office/utility to the side of the existing dwelling, (c) construction of a domestic garage to the side of the existing dwelling house, (d) the upgrading of the septic tank and percolation area to a treatment unit and percolation area and all associated site services

Galway County Council

Moannakeeba West , Ballyshrule , Portumna

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2699

5 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

for construction of an extension to the side (East) and rear (North) elevations of an existing detached dormer dwelling; demolition of a single storey annex to the side (East) elevation of the existing dwelling with minor elevational alterations to the dwelling; demolition of an existing domestic store to the side of the existing dwelling and construction of a new domestic store in lieu of the demolished building; widening of the existing vehicular access and all associated site works

Galway County Council

Portumna , Clonfert Avenue , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2561758

28 Nov 2025

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

of (i) existing 2 No. recently constructed pig houses; (ii) existing newly constructed access roadway; (iii) existing mobile home; (iv) existing staff building & ESB power room; (v) existing storage container; (vi) existing mobile pig house unit & associated foundation beams; (vii) existing newly installed onsite wastewater treatment system with percolation area

Galway County Council

Ballyshrule , Portumna , Co. Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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25250

22 Sept 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

of planning ref. 19/1287 for developments at; Connaught Harbour to Portumna Bridge, Fairyhill following the ESB flood embankment, through Lough Derg Water Recreation Park, Portumna to Portumna Forest Park, Portumna Demesne, County Galway. The development consists of two Phases, Phase 1: a new multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), 2.4km in length, with tailored surface finishes, information, directional and safety signage and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences at Portumna Bridge, crosses over the ESB flood bank via a new timber boardwalk, following along the toe of the flood bank connect to Lough Derg Water Recreation Park. A new cycle advisory lane, marked parking bays upgrade to footpaths shall be constructed at Lough Derg Water Recreation. The route continues through adjacent farm land which connects to OPW lands that lead to the existing access road at Portumna Forest Park. Phase 2: a new 8 berth marina, incorporating boat pump-out at Connaught Harbour, the removal of the two existing buildings and construction of a new car parking area. Located at the existing Waterways Ireland works yard at Portumna bridge the three existing building shall be removed, for the construction of a new car parking and amenity area, including a new timber covered space incorporating a bat roost. Existing footpaths shall be repaired where required and a new Toucan road crossing shall be constructed to connect to the Blueway constructed in Phase 1. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structures; Portumna Harbour, Fairyhill (RPS 477) and Portumna Castle, Portumna Demesne (PRS 3785). A Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and included as part of the planning application

Galway County Council

Portumna Demense , Portumna , Fairyhill

Application type: EXTENSION OF DURATIONDecision: UNCONDITIONAL
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25231

10 Sept 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

to construct 13 residential units, comprising of 10 number two storey semi-detached, 2 number single storey semi-detached and 1 number detached single storey dwelling house. The development will also make provision for common car parking for residents and visitors and open green areas, all units to be connected to public services & also to include all associated site works

Galway County Council

Portumna , Saint Brigid's Road , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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Applications by council

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Galway County

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20251
Sept 20254
Oct 20251
Nov 20252
Dec 20252
Jan 20261
Feb 20261
Mar 20264
Apr 20261
May 20262
Jul 20263

Councils in Jul 2026

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

Galway County

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

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Types in Jul 2026

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Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

22

Latest registered

22 Jul 2026

Most active council

Galway County

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

3

Month change

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Monthly trend

Jul 2026

+1

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Council overview

Galway County accounts for 100%

Galway County100%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 59%

APPLICATION FINALISED59%
NEW APPLICATION14%
DECISION MADE9%
DEEMED WITHDRAWN9%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 64%

PERMISSION64%
RETENTION27%
EXTENSION OF DURATION9%