Historical decision week
2026-W31 · Official decision dates
Full, partial and pending grounds are counted separately. Missing planner assessments do not hold up verified final grounds. Commission decisions, mixed grant/refusal decisions and later appeal outcomes are excluded from these council refusal totals.
Updated 11 September 2026 at 17:04 UTC. Collection and local processing continue; this edition updates only after a checked publication.
Decision inventory cutoff: 09 September 2026 at 04:36 UTC. Later document reviews can improve grounds without changing this inventory.
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What this means
9 of 68 known council refusals have complete verified formal grounds; 0 have partial grounds and 59 have no published grounds. The themes below describe only the 9 cases with published grounds, not all refusals in the week.
9 of 68 records carry official reason text
25 published statements, 2.8 per analysed application
5 refused on more than one ground, up to 5
Common pairs in analysed cases
Themes in analysed cases
Applications · statementsThe summary covers the whole stated weekly inventory. County filters and pagination change only the case list.
68 matching cases · page 2 of 3
Longford County Council · 2660195 · Decision 2026-07-31
and retention permission to complete the construction of a 70 square metre single storey house type dwelling, reconnection into the current on site mains sewerage connection & all ancillary site works
Final decision document pending
Louth County Council · 2660369 · Decision 2026-07-31
Permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and associated site development works
Final decision document pending
Louth County Council · 2660370 · Decision 2026-07-31
Retention and Permission: (a) Retention of use of the site as a joinery workshop as farm diversification. (b) Retention of shed No. 01 & ancillary sanitary facilities. (c) Retention existing timber cutting shed No. 02. (d) Retention of existing commercial timber joinery workshop Shed 04. (e) Retention of an existing single office and meeting room building which is ancillary to the joinery workshop. The development seeking permission consists of: (f) Demolition/removal of existing shed 03, temporary canteen, office block B, store building B and toilet facilities. (g) Permission for extension to timber joinery workshop Shed no. 04. (h) Alterations to and part change of use of Shed no. 01 from timber store to office and staff facilities with associated elevational changes. (i) Provision of ne
Final decision document pending
Louth County Council · 2660384 · Decision 2026-07-31
Retention and Permission: Retention permission is sought for the following use and works: a. Retention permission for 2no. modular structures utilised for habitable use and garden shed. The modular structures and garden shed are proposed to be retained until the proposed single storey dwelling and garage are habitable / completed. b. Retention of an existing effluent treatment system and percolation area; c. Retention of existing soakaway system. d. Retention of and alterations to the existing vehicular entrance and boundary treatments. Permission is sought for the following works: e. Permission for a new single storey dwelling house and garage; f. All additional required ancillary site development works
Final decision document pending
Mayo County Council · 2660481 · Decision 2026-07-30
Construction of a single storey Dwelling House with waste water treatment system at Bunacurry, Acilll
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660658 · Decision 2026-07-27
the development will consist of : • 1) The removal of existing front boundary hedging and replacement with a fence boundary treatment. Replacing the existing red brick of the piers and wall of the entrance gate with a stone finish; • 2) Replacing the existing red brick finish with a stone finish of the external wall; • 3) Retention for two existing sheds located within the rear garden used for domestic storage and an art room. Together with all associated site works
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660669 · Decision 2026-07-28
change of use from School to Church for religious services & School , minor internal and external alterations and all associated works. (Previous Planning ref no. 24/60827)
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 26154 · Decision 2026-07-29
File Ref: 21679 & 231004 - Permission for a dwelling house/residential development on the subject site, together with associated site works, services, access and ancillary works, as granted under planning reference 21679. A later change of house type/revised house design was applied for in 2023 under reference 231004
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660686 · Decision 2026-07-30
The development will consist of a bungalow style dwelling, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance walls and piers and all ancillary site development works.
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660692 · Decision 2026-07-30
planning permission for a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, entrance onto road and all ancillary site services
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660699 · Decision 2026-07-30
the Development consists of a Two Storey Dwelling, Domestic Garage, Sewage Treatment System, New Entrance and all site works
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660271 · Decision 2026-07-31
application for permission consists of the demolition of the existing semi derelict dwelling house and the construction of a new replacement dwelling house with associated siteworks. Permission for retention consist of: a) - Retention and Commissioning of a new waste water treatment system with raised soil polishing filter bed and associated siteworks and b) - retention of existing mobile home for use as a temporary dwelling for a period of 5 years. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Final decision document pending
Meath County Council · 2660700 · Decision 2026-07-31
(i) A residential scheme comprising the construction of 4 no. two-storey two-bedroom dwellings. Each dwelling is served by private amenity space to the rear and 2 no. on-curtilage car parking spaces. Vehicular access to the dwellings will be from Hazelwood; (ii) the provision of new road services and footpaths with access to the development site provided from Hazelwood through the existing permitted road network in ‘The Hollies’ Residential development to the east as approved under Meath County Council Reg. Ref. 21387; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of revised open space layout, landscaping, boundary treatments and SuDS drainage
Final decision document pending
Monaghan County Council · 2560309 · Decision 2026-07-27
planning permission for the infilling of lands with imported inactive or inert waste (app. 6220m³) to a maximum depth of 2.4m over 0.80Ha, accessed off existing entrance, finished with topsoil and grassed over on completion, together with all ancillary & associated site works
Final decision document pending
Monaghan County Council · 2560410 · Decision 2026-07-27
retention of internal alterations to previous approved plans under 20/155 including the following: 1. Conversion of attic of 528.41sq.m. floor area for the provision of 9 no. bedrooms, associated stairs and lift core. 2. Alterations to previously approved layout of ground floor in relation to 11 no. bedrooms, storage and staircase locations. 3. Alterations to previously approved layout on first floor in relation to bedroom, storage and staircase locations. 4. Repurposing of existing ground floor meeting room (62.00sq.m.) to additional kitchen and laundry facilities. 5. All associated site development work Significant further information received relates to submitted, Bus time table, site layout plan, Certificate of compliance and Environmental Protection Checklist
Final decision document pending
Monaghan County Council · 2660225 · Decision 2026-07-27
permission to construct a new dormer style dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new entrance onto public road, new sewerage wastewater treatment system and percolation area, together with all associated site development works
Final decision document pending
Offaly County Council · 2660300 · Decision 2026-07-27
A) Erection of single storey type house, (B) Garage / store for domestic use, (C) Installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system with percolation area and (D) New vehicular recessed entrance and access driveway and all associated site works.
Final decision document pending
Offaly County Council · 2660303 · Decision 2026-07-30
a one storey house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter, recessed entrance and all associated siteworks
Final decision document pending
Offaly County Council · EX26010 · Decision 2026-07-31
21347 FOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING SLATTED CATTLE HOUSE TO INCLUDE UNDERGROUND SLATTED SLURRY STORAGE, DRY BEDDED SHED FOR CATTLE HOUSING AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS
Final decision document pending
Roscommon County Council · 2660160 · Decision 2026-07-27
Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site development works at
Final decision document pending
South Dublin County Council · SD26A/0129W · Decision 2026-07-27
A dwelling house, carport, garage and waste water treatment system and bored well along with all associated site works.
Grounds processing pending
South Dublin County Council · SD26A/0130W · Decision 2026-07-28
Retention/continuance of use of existing hardstanding area located northeast of the access road to Wilsons Auctions and extension and improvement of this facility to provide an enlarged outdoor 'grasscrete' storage area (c.1ha) with enhanced landscaping, boundary treatments and surface water drainage for outdoor storage of vehicles, plant and machinery ancillary to the main Wilsons Auctions premises. Permission is sought for all associated site and development works.
Grounds processing pending
South Dublin County Council · SD26A/0133W · Decision 2026-07-29
Retention of a material change of use of part of the site, originally used as a steel works, to a motor sales outlet. The development includes retention of a single-storey sales office cabin with toilet facilities, uncovered parking facilities for cars, a new perimeter security fence, and all necessary drainage and service connections.
Grounds processing pending
Tipperary County Council · 2561239 · Decision 2026-07-29
the demolition of an existing boundary wall, extension of existing hard surfaced area and erection of new boundary wall to the rear of surgery
Final decision document pending
Tipperary County Council · 2670 · Decision 2026-07-31
change of design and position of single storey domestic garage as granted under planning application 16600291 and permission for change of use of a section of the garage into a commercial coffee station and all associated site works
Final decision document pending
Waterford City and County Council · 2660 · Decision 2026-07-27
For the construction of a new single storey detached dwelling house, the removal of an existing shed and the provision of a new vehicular entrance and access road, boundary treatments and all ancillary and associated site and & drainage works.
Final decision document pending
Waterford City and County Council · 2660432 · Decision 2026-07-30
Permission for development and for Retention Permission for Development, respectively, in relation to four partially constructed two-storey semi-detached houses, identified as Nos. 18 (Eircode ) and 19 (Eircode ), and Nos. 20 (Eircode ) and 21 (Eircode ), Leaca, Adamstown, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. The Application focuses on an area of 865sq.m on an overall Development site of 1.24 hectares. The overall site is currently under construction, with the residual 25 No. permitted units (houses and an apartment block, respectively) at various stages of completion. The development for which Retention Permission for Development is sought consists of all amendments to the approved floor plans, internal layouts, servicing above and below ground, and elevations and heights relative to Ordnance Datum
Final decision document pending
Westmeath County Council · 2660308 · Decision 2026-07-31
development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved application granted under Reg. Ref. 21/93 for the following works: (i) construction of a drive-thru to serve the approved coffee shop; (ii) alterations to all external facades to alter glazing, material finishes, opes, and to provide for a collection point; (iii) provision of signage associated with drive-thru; (iv) alterations to internal layout of approved coffee shop; (v) provision of pedestrian access onto MacDiarmada Road and provision of pedestrian crossing to Burgess Park; (vi) relocation of mobility parking spaces and bike parking; (vii) removal of approved outdoor seating area and the provision of a new outdoor seating area along the eastern façade; (viii) landscaping, boundary treatments, signage, drainage
Final decision document pending
Wexford County Council · 20260734 · Decision 2026-07-29
Permission for the opening of a new agricultural entrance
Final decision document pending
Wexford County Council · 20260738 · Decision 2026-07-29
Permission for retention of existing dwelling house previously granted under
Final decision document pending