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| Item | PlanningBrief note |
|---|---|
| County | Galway |
| Development plan / zoning | Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022-2028); 2479 GZT zones, data vintage 2026-05-14 |
| Development contributions | Contribution schemes, bonds, fees and exemptions vary by local authority. Verify current charges with the council before quoting work. |
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Recent planning leads from Galway City Council
Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for a planning permission for a proposed development at the Surgical Hub at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises a single-...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Units / floor
- units unknown / 26 m² (floor estimated)
- Useful for
- Agent
- Aditi Dey
H&S triggerInfrastructure
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: to construct a two-storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling, and to convert the attic for habitable purposes, including the addition of a rear facing roof window
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- Paul Beecher
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 63 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- Paul Feeney
Small residential
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: We DRA Community Development Company CLG intend to apply for permission for development at this Site (1.57ha) at townland, Doughiska, Galway. The development will consist of: 1. Removal / demolition of five no. ...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €10m–30m
- Applicant
- Dan Hurley
- Units / floor
- units unknown / 7,975 m² (floor estimated)
- Useful for
- Agent
- Richard Huggard
EnergyFire / FSC likelyH&S triggerPublic / civic
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: The demolition of the existing garage, store and yard wall to the side of existing house, the construction of a new 2 storey, 3 bedroom detached house with a new on site car driveway and entrance piers, the relo...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €<250k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 134 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: Change of house design including a roof terrace with 42 solar panels on previously granted 2460043, all associated site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- Stephen Joyce
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 418 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- Patrick Sullivan
EnergyOne-off house
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: Construction of a single-storey extension to rear of existing house, demolition of existing shed, widening of site entrance and all associated site works.
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €<250k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 106 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: Creganna Medical are applying to Galway City Council for planning permission for the construction of a storage building and all associated site works, at Parkmore West Business Park, Parkmore, Galway
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Creganna Medical Medical
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Derek Conneely
Commercial new buildFire / FSC likely
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: Application for permission at 11 Beattystown, Fairhill Road, Claddagh, Galway, H91AX0H for alterations to previously approved plans under planning 23/60124 comprising of minor alterations to front and side eleva...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- Una Philpott
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 65 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not listed
Small residential
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: Permission is being sought by David Collins for the following at 99 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway, H91 N2XH. The development will consist of: the construction of a single-storey side extension to the existing two...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- David Collins
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 9 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- Kealan Seoighe
Small residential
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
Permission for development which consists of: To replace the existing roof window, on the side hipped-roof elevation, with a dormer style window on the existing dwelling at No. 36. Belmont, Dublin Road, Galway.
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Joe Corcoran
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Gerard Hanniffy
Small residential
Source: Galway City Council public planning register / official file linked
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An Coimisiún Pleanála cases / data to 2026-06-29
Appeals
206 Upper Salthill Road , Salthill , Galway
Demolition of an existing three storey over double basement infill building comprising a public licenced premises at ground floor, basement & lower basement, and 11 No. residential substandard units at upper floors, 2) the construction of a four storey plus...
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 18 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway City Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Rahoon Road Mincloon , Rahoon , Galway
Permission for development of 12 residential units and all associated works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) was submitted with the application
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway City Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Site 4, Briarhill Business Park, Bothar na dTreabhin, the townlands of Ballybrit and Doughiska, Galway.
Construction of an eight storey over basement, 186 bedroom hotel including all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway City Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Salthill Hotel , The Promenade , Salthill Co. Galway
Retention permission for a single storey glazed conservatory for use as an extension to existing restaurant, a flat roof extension to provide separate entrance to spa area and all associated works
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Grant permission with conditions
- Received
- 17 Feb 2026
- Decision date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Council
- Galway City Council
AppealGrant permission with conditionsProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
14 Endas Road , Shantalla , Galway
Permission for development that will include alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including the demolition of the existing garden store, a new 2 storey side/rear extension, and other ancillary site development and associated works.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Case due to be decided by 07-10-2026
- Received
- 4 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway City Council
AppealCase due to be decided by 07-10-2026ProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Current/open TED notices / data to 2026-07-15
Open tenders
Current/open TED notice
26 days left
€500,000
Ireland – Inspection of ventilation system – Galway City Council - Single Party Framework for the provision of Heat Pump and Ventilation servicing and maintenance of social housing.
Galway City Council
Construction works
CPV 71315410
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Current/open TED notice
21 days left
€2,000,000
Ireland – Research consultancy services – Galway City Council : Galway City Surface Water Network – Provision of Consultancy Services for Drainage Assessment and Modelling
Galway City Council
Architecture / engineering
CPV 73210000
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Historical BCMS detailed records / data to 2026-06-29
Commencements
Construction of new residential building Block A1 containing 30 apartments with ancillary accommodation
Construction of new residential building Block A1 containing 30 apartments with ancillary accommodation
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-12
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Galway, Galway
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Owner company
- Burkeway Homes Ltd
- Builder
- Burkeway Homes Ltd
- Units / floor
- 30 units / 3,424 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportHousing phase
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 24/60394
Construction of a three storey apartment building comprising 15 no. apartments located on the Ballymoneen Road
Construction of a three storey apartment building comprising 15 no. apartments located on the Ballymoneen Road
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-09
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Galway, Galway
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Owner company
- Burkeway Homes Ltd
- Builder
- Burkeway Homes Ltd
- Units / floor
- 15 units / 1,492 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportHousing phase
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2460325
Complete construction of partially constructed dwelling, covered barbecue area building, rear garden landscaping and all associated works and services
Complete construction of partially constructed dwelling, covered barbecue area building, rear garden landscaping and all associated works and services
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-05
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Galway, Galway
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Builder
- McDonagh Construction Ltd
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 340 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportOne-off dwelling
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2660022
Extension of existing workshop/store for use as home office/gym and all associated site works
Extension of existing workshop/store for use as home office/gym and all associated site works
- Notice
- Commencement Notice Without Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-01
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Salthill, Galway
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Units / floor
- units unknown / 24 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice Without Compliance DocumentationOwner exportCommercial / public works
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 25/60343
Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for alterations and additions to the existing detached house with a construction of ground floor extension and conversion of existing loft into habitable space
Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for alterations and additions to the existing detached house with a construction of ground floor extension and conversion of existing loft into habitable space
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-05-21
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Galway, Galway
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 35 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportDomestic extension / garage
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2560145
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