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2660391

12 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

for the following works, (A) Remove the existing, single storey elements from the front and side of the existing hotel building facing on to the public road, as well as a two storey, and a single storey element to the rear of the building, (B) Construct a new single storey extension to the front and side of the building, facing on to the public road, (C) Construct a two storey extension to the rear of the building, and (D) Change the use, internal layout and elevations of the building, so as to incorporate, a Library / Tourist office, Café, and 4 No. one bedroom apartments, all with associated site works

Clare County Council

The Square , Lisdoonvarna , Co. Clare

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660268

22 May 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

for the following: 1) Retention for existing buildings and structures on the subject site used for the purposes of retailing, storage, administration and welfare facilities of agricultural and general hardware supplies, and 2) all associated site services. This building and its environs is a protected structure, RPS No. 007-061. Protected structure RPS No. 007-023 and NIAH No. 15302031 is adjacent to the application site, but not inside of the perimeter of the subject site. The site is in the environs of a protected structure.

Westmeath County Council

The Square , Castlepollard , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660789

20 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

for construction of new infill street development (Block 1) consisting of 1no commercial unit with 3 number apartments over 3 storeys; planning permission for the completion of 4 partially constructed apartments (Block 2 + Block 3) commenced/granted under Planning Ref 05/2881 and EOD 11/157. Works to Blocks 2 + 3, to include new pitched roofs, minor extensions/façade treatments, installation of windows & doors, completion of both existing superstructures to provide 4 apartments over 2 storeys. The overall development will consist of 7 apartments, 1 commercial unit; planning permission for the provision of bin and bike storage and connection to all utilities and all associated site works

Galway County Council

Dunmore , The Square , County Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660230

7 May 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

1) RETENTION for existing buildings and structures on the subject site used for the purposes of retailing, storage, administration and welfare facilities of agricultural and general hardware supplies, and 2) all associated site services. This building and its environs is a protected structure, RPS No. 007-023 and the NIAH No. 15302031.

Westmeath County Council

The Square , Castlepollard , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660210

28 Apr 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Retention planning permission for the following: 1) Retention for existing buildings and structures on the subject site used for the purposes of retailing, storage, administration and welfare facilities of agricultural and general hardware supplies, and 2) all associated site services. This building and its environs is a protected structure

Westmeath County Council

The Square , Castlepollard , Co. Westmeath

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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SD26A/0098W

24 Apr 2026

Status: Final Grant

The development will consist of the proposed change of use of the two storey warehouse with ancillary offices to a new place of worship with ancillary meeting and other spaces at ground and first floor level (gross floor area - 1,000sqm). This will be facilitated by: minor internal alterations and reconfigurations that will include the creation of a new mezzanine floor above the first floor level to enable access to plant only; new lift; and creation of a stage and ceremonial space at ground floor. external elevation changes to the north and east elevation of this commercial unit that will include the replacement of the warehouse shutter doors with new cladding and door to the north elevation, and alterations to the existing door on the eastern elevation. new signage (3.59sqm) on the corner elevation above the main entrance to the building. The proposed development will be served by 20 no. car parking spaces that will include the integrating of two existing spaces to create a disabled space with vehicular and pedestrian access via the existing entrances off Belgard Square North and Belgard Square East that will continue to serve the rest of this mixed use commercial development.

South Dublin County Council

Unit 4, The Square Industrial Complex, Belgard Square East, Tallagh, DUBLIN 24

Application type: PermissionDecision: Grant Permission
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2660419

17 Apr 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

the extension of an existing building by removing the existing roof and constructing an additional first floor and mono-pitch roof, change of use of existing and proposed building for 4 no. One bedroom apartments, internal site car parking, connection to public foul sewer, detached bin and bike store, reconstruction of front boundary gate and wall on a like for like basis (due to vehicle collision damage) and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Revised roof profile from mono-pitch roof to pitched roof on existing structure to be extended and converted to 4 No. apartments

Kildare County Council

The Square Main Street , Commons East , Kilcock

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660172

13 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Development at the site; Castlevaragh Hotel (Protected Structure RPS 007-060). The development which will comprise: (i) The construction of a single-storey, detached ancillary building (wellness center) with internal courtyard within the grounds of the existing hotel; (ii) Landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated works necessary to facilitate the proposed development

Westmeath County Council

Castle Varagh Hotel The Square , Castlepollard , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660387

10 Apr 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

the extension of an existing building by removing the existing roof and constructing an additional first floor and mono-pitch roof, change of use of existing and proposed building for 4 no. One bedroom apartments, internal site car parking, connection to public foul sewer, detached bin and bike store, reconstruction of front boundary gate and wall on a like for like basis (due to vehicle collision damage )and all associated site works

Kildare County Council

The Square Main Street , Commons East , Kilcock

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660213

10 Apr 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

for a Wellness and Sauna Facility and all associated site and development works. The development includes: a) A standalone sauna building (8m2); b) A standalone office building (10m2); c) A standalone changing room building (8m2); d) A standalone WC building (5.5m2); e) A decking platform (190m2); and f) Advertising Signage (0.5m2).The works have taken place within the grounds of ‘La Rive’ The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. ‘La Rive’ is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street adjoining ‘La Rive’ is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

Kilkenny County Council

La Rive , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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2660182

30 Mar 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

for a) The removal of ‘Little Jims’ bar area as operated by the Avalon House Hotel including WC’s, retractable roof and glazing to courtyard; b) Works to No. 18 High St. to provide new opening into proposed extension as scheduled below; c) Alteration and refurbishment works within ‘The Nurses Cottage’; d) A Single storey extension (243m2) within the existing courtyard linking the existing Avalon Hotel with No. 18 High Street, ‘The Nurses Cottage’, and the existing out-office building; e) Change of use of the out-office building (on the grounds of the Avalon House Hotel) for use as wedding ceremony space; f) Along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88, within the ‘Nurses Cottage’, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 K6W0 and within the curtilage of No. 18 High Street, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95N7Y2. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street (R95N7Y2) adjacent the Avalon House Hotel is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The Nurse’s Cottage (R95 K6W0) is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

Kilkenny County Council

Avalon House Hotel , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660323

24 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

(A) change of use of the former ground floor commercial premises & former first floor hostel accommodation to residential use to create a single dwelling house, (B) Construction a minor flat roof extension to the rear of the existing building with all associated site works and existing connection to all public utility services. Protected Structure (R.P.S 795)

Limerick City and County Council

The Square , Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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SD26A/0065W

11 Mar 2026

Status: Appeal Report Sent to ABP

The proposed development will consist of amalgamation (including removal of internal mezzanine areas) and change of use of Units U133ABC (former An Post) and U133D (former Bodytalk) from Post Office and Retail Use respectively (both Class 1 “shops”) to accommodate a restaurant/ takeaway unit (243sqm) for consumption of hot food on and off the premises, modifications to existing shopfront signage, new tenant sign on eastern elevation and all associated site and development works

South Dublin County Council

Unit 133, The Square, Belgard Square East, Dublin 24, D24 X030

Application type: PermissionDecision: Grant Permission
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2660101

11 Mar 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

development at Castlevaragh Hotel (a protected structure) which will comprise: (i) The construction of a single-storey, detached ancillary building (wellness center) with internal courtyard within the grounds of the existing hotel; (ii) Landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Westmeath County Council

Castlevaragh Hotel The Square , Castlepollard , Co. Westmeath

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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265

3 Feb 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Extension of Duration to demolition as necessary, the existing buildings on site, construction of 1 No. 2 bed terrace dwelling, 2 No. 2 bed apartments, 2 No. commercial units, all fronting onto The Square, construction of 4 No. 2 bed 2 storey semi-detached dwellings to the rear of the site, all associated car parking, access onto public road, connections to the existing public drainage infrastructure, all private and public open spaces and all ancillary site services

Westmeath County Council

The SquareCastlepollard/ , Water Court Water Street , Castlepollard

Application type: EXTENSION OF DURATIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660055

29 Jan 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

for alterations to No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny previously granted planning permission under planning reference 24/60374. The alterations will include the omission of the granted part three / part single storey rear extension (70m2) and alterations to ground, first and second floor layouts along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The adjacent Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

Kilkenny County Council

18 High Street , The Square Castlecomer , Kilkenny

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by council

Most active local authorities in the imported planning data.

Cork County
Limerick
South Dublin
Westmeath
Kilkenny
Waterford
Clare
Fingal
Galway County
Kildare
Mayo
Kerry

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20255
Sept 20255
Oct 20255
Nov 20253
Dec 20255
Jan 20262
Feb 20261
Mar 20266
Apr 20266
May 20263
Jun 20263
Jul 20263

Councils in Jul 2026

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

Cork County
Limerick

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

Pre-Validation
NEW APPLICATION

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

Permission
PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

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

Applications

54

Latest registered

29 Jul 2026

Most active council

Cork County

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

3

Month change

0

Monthly trend

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0

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Council overview

Cork County accounts for 25%

Cork County25%
Limerick17%
South Dublin11%
Westmeath11%
Kilkenny9%
Waterford6%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 27%

APPLICATION FINALISED27%
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION17%
Application Closed13%
FURTHER INFORMATION13%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 48%

PERMISSION48%
Permission30%
RETENTION11%
Permission for Retention6%