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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 County Council
sought to construct (1) slatted house with lie back & cattle crush, manure pit and ancillary concrete, (2) hay storage shed, (3) silage slab and apron along with associated siteworks
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Adrian Conlon
- Units / floor
- units unknown / floor unknown
- Useful for
- Agent
- Care of Deane & Associates
Agricultural
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
to construct a dwelling house with wastewater treatment plant, polishing filter, domestic garage and all associated site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 220 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
for a (i) new single storey extension to existing dwelling, (ii) new garden shed, (iii) alterations to existing floor plans and elevations, (iv) new wastewater treatment system & (v) all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement is included as pa...
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 61 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
for a dwelling house, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 176 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
for a dwelling house, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 210 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
is sought to construct a new entrance and garden shed
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / floor unknown (units estimated)
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
chun teach nua cónaithe a thógáil chomh maith le Garáiste nua agus le Córás searachais
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 254 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
for a boat shed with all associated works and ancillary services
- Stage
- New Application
- Applicant
- Henry Curran & Sharon Deeney Curran
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 45 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- Care of Etm Chartered Engineers Ltd
Small residential
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
sought to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, septic tank, treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site works
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 78 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and waste treatment system with all associated services
- Stage
- New Application
- Est. value band
- €250k–500k
- Applicant
- not available yet
- Units / floor
- 1 unit / 183 m²
- Useful for
- Agent
- not available yet
One-off house
Source: Galway County Council public planning register / official file linked
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An Coimisiún Pleanála cases / data to 2026-06-29
Appeals
Gortroe , Ardrahan , Co. Galway
to construct (i) Slatted tank, (ii) Cubicle shed with slatted tank, (iii) Silage slab and all associated site works
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 18 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway County Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Roundstone , County Galway , County Galway
for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling, including demolition and associated site works
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway County Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Roundstone , County Galway , County Galway
for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling, including demolition and associated site works
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Pending / not decided
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Council
- Galway County Council
AppealPending / not decidedProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Gorteenapheebera , Fortlands Meadows , Loughrea
Construction of (a) two number, 3 bedroom dwelling houses, (b) proposed landscaping and car parking, (c) connection to existing services and (d) all associated site services
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Refuse permission
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Decision date
- 11 Jun 2026
- Council
- Galway County Council
AppealRefuse permissionProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Caltraghlea , Killure , Ahascragh
Retention of 2 no storage sheds on a private garden including vehicular entrance with internal stoned parking and turning area and permission to construct a polycarbonate greenhouse with all associated works.
- Case type
- Appeal
- Decision
- Case due to be decided by 08-10-2026
- Received
- 5 Jun 2026
- Decision date
- Not decided
- Council
- Galway County Council
AppealCase due to be decided by 08-10-2026ProfessionalInvestment
Open ACP case
No matching PlanningBrief lead yet
Current/open TED notices / data to 2026-07-15
Open tenders
Current/open TED notice
57 days left
Value not stated
Ireland – Construction work – Building Refurbishment, Burkes, Lane, Athenry
Galway County Council
Construction works
CPV 45000000
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Current/open TED notice
Deadline passed
€786,000
Ireland – Archaeological services – Archaeological Services Contract Stage (i) to (iv)
Galway County Council
Architecture / engineering
CPV 71351914
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Current/open TED notice
Deadline passed
€450,000
Ireland – Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work – Reilig Chill Éinde (Inis Mór, Aran Islands) Cemetery Wall Renovation
Galway County Council
Construction works
CPV 45200000
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Current/open TED notice
Deadline passed
€4,500,000
Ireland – Pipelaying construction work – R332 Kilbannon Road Realignment Scheme Tuam County Galway
Galway County Council
Construction works
CPV 45231110
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Current/open TED notice
Deadline passed
€21,000,000
Ireland – Multi-dwelling buildings construction work – Residential Development at Droim na Gaoithe, Baile an Chlair, Co Galway of 88 units for Galway County Council - Stage 1 of a 2 stage process
Galway County Council
Construction works
CPV 45211340
cn-standard
Open source
Add deadline to calendar
Historical BCMS detailed records / data to 2026-06-29
Commencements
construction of a new garage detached
construction of a new garage detached
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-25
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- cashleen, Galway
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Units / floor
- units unknown / 49 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportOther commencement
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2561346
Construct dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and associated siteworks
Construct dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and associated siteworks
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-22
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Corrandulla, Galway
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 162 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportOther commencement
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 25-61036
The development consists of a single storey extension to the west of the school. The extension is a 2 classroom Special Education Needs Unit with central activities space and associated facilities and includes a link connecting the exten...
The development consists of a single storey extension to the west of the school. The extension is a 2 classroom Special Education Needs Unit with central activities space and associated facilities and includes a link connecting the exten...
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-22
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Ardbear Cottages, Galway
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Builder
- Carey Building Contractors
- Units / floor
- units unknown / 550 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportCommercial / public works
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Open official planning file Map Planning ref 21/1205
construction of a single story private dwelling house and waste water system
construction of a single story private dwelling house and waste water system
- Notice
- Commencement Notice with Opt Out Declaration
- Commencement
- 2026-06-20
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Lavally East, Galway
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Owner company
- Murphy Construction
- Builder
- Murphy Construction
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 177 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice with Opt Out DeclarationOwner exportOne-off dwelling
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 2561255
Construction of detached dwelling, domestic garage, installation of waste water treatment system and all associated site works
Construction of detached dwelling, domestic garage, installation of waste water treatment system and all associated site works
- Notice
- Commencement Notice With Compliance Documentation
- Commencement
- 2026-06-19
- Source
- Owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL
- Location
- Longford Hill, Galway
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Units / floor
- 1 units / 282 m²
Current commencementCommencement Notice With Compliance DocumentationOwner exportDomestic extension / garage
Source note: owner-supplied commencement export; no public source URL Open matched PlanningBrief lead Map Planning ref 212154
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