Large residential schemes permission for 323 homes.
Latest grant decisions.
412 so far this week · Updated 3 Oct 2026. More may be added before the count is final.
412 permissions were granted across 25 counties this week. 299 of them name conditions in the decision.
What was granted
Grants · bars relative to the largest type- One-off houses 213
- Unclassified 46
- Agricultural developments 27
- Commercial fit-outs 14
- Protected-structure projects 14
- Retention permissions 13
- Commercial new buildings 11
- Demolition projects 11
- Large residential schemes 11
- Public or civic developments 11
- Smaller residential developments or alterations 10
- Infrastructure projects 7
- Mixed-use schemes 7
- Appeal or further-information records 6
- Smaller multi-unit schemes 6
- Temporary events 3
- Telecommunications 2
412 of 412 grants have a project type; the rest are shown as Unclassified.
Largest permissions granted
Homes ranked together · other projects by floor areaLarge residential schemes permission for 300 homes.
Large residential schemes permission for 174 homes.
Large residential schemes permission for 149 homes.
Infrastructure projects permission, shown by floor area; it is not ranked against homes.
Protected-structure projects permission, shown by floor area; it is not ranked against homes.
Protected-structure projects permission, shown by floor area; it is not ranked against homes.
Telecommunications permission, shown by floor area; it is not ranked against homes.
All grants published 28 Sep 2026–4 Oct 2026
35 records| Proposal | Authority & reference | Type | Homes / scale | Decision / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolough Road, GalwaySubmission No. 3044689 - Proposed construction of Student Accommodation (Block C)Official case file | Galway City CouncilFS9226 | Large residential schemes | — | UNCONDITIONAL |
| Ballynapark, Ballyglunin, Co. Galwaysought to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, septic tank, treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661139 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Kentfield, Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield, Co. Galway, H91XD8Kfor (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952) • Removal of temporary timber deck area. • Construction of a new single-storey building to accommodate 3 no. padel courts, pro golf shoOfficial case file | Galway County Council2660605 | Temporary events | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Coolsrahra, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91 C5D5of 1. existing structure used as home office/granny flat (area24.44sqm) and 2. existing lean-to storage enclosure for garden equipment attached to home office/granny flat (area 13.Official case file | Galway County Council2660978 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Grange East, Athenry, Co. Galway, H65HN72of an existing dwelling on revised site boundaries, permission for the construction of an extension to said dwelling, new vehicular entrance and all associated worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2660498 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Ballyara, Menloough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galwayto construct a dwelling house with wastewater treatment plant, polishing filter, domestic garage and all associated site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661149 | Infrastructure projects | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Menlough Commons, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galwayto construct a dwelling house with treatment plant and percolation areaOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661218 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Coolough Road, GalwaySubmission No. 3043832 - Proposed Construction of a student accommodationOfficial case file | Galway City CouncilFS7426 | Large residential schemes | — | UNCONDITIONAL |
| Menlough Commons, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galwayto construct a dwelling house with treatment plant and percolation areaOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661219 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| An Bhuaile Bheag Thoir, Barna, Co Galwayfor an agricultural shed building with ancillary holding pen, crush, concrete aprons and retention permission is being sought for agricultural access road and site works as construOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661383 | Agricultural developments | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Cladhnach, An Cheathru Rua, Co na Gaillimhechun pleananna tí a bhí ceadaigh theanna fhéin faoi uimhir pleanáil 22/719 a athrú, leagan amach an suíomh a athrú chomh maith le Garáiste nua, agus le Córás searachaisOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661397 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Gortamore, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galwayfor the construction of a single storey extension to an existing shed and all associated external site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council26147 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Kilgarriff, Headford, Co. Galwayto construct horse stables & farmyard manure pitOfficial case file | Galway County Council26198 | Agricultural developments | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Ballynabucky, Ballynastaig, Kilcolgan, Co Galwayfor dwelling house, on site wastewater treatment/percolation and all associated servicesOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661359 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Tuam Road, GalwaySubmission No. 4024756 - Mixed use commercial development comprising of 26 No. Units to be accommodated within 5 No. 2 storey Building Blocks A-EOfficial case file | Galway City CouncilFS6426 | Mixed-use schemes | 26 homes | UNCONDITIONAL |
| Middlequarter, Fawnmore, Inishbofin, Co Galwayfor a single storey sports facility to include dressing rooms, referees’ room, showers, toilets, store, multi-purpose / meeting room, proprietary treatment plant and polishing filtOfficial case file | Galway County Council2660788 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Ardbear, 4 Lee's Terrace, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 PD27which involves a protected structure (RPS 805) to comprise: removal/demolition of non historic sub standard two storey extension to rear; construction of new two storey extension tOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661004 | Protected-structure projects | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Knockaunglass, Athenry, Co. Galwayfor the construction of a Residential Development consisting of 23 no.residential units: a row of two storey terraced houses comprising 6 no. 3 bed houses and 1 no. 4 bed end of teOfficial case file | Galway County Council2561842 | Large residential schemes | 23 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Farta, Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galwaysought to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, septic tank, treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661370 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Western Distributor Road, GalwaySubmission No. 4026077 - The works carried out under this application are as follows – fitout of a shell unit, erection of stud walls, installation of new emergency & general lightOfficial case file | Galway City CouncilFS9626 | Commercial new buildings | — | UNCONDITIONAL |
| Monivea Road, GalwaySubmission No. 3044496 - Proposed material alteration to and extension of a previously approved basement (FSC 123/19) & office blocks D&E overhead (FS 50/21)Official case file | Galway City CouncilFS9126 | Commercial new buildings | — | CONDITIONAL |
| An Lochán Beag, Indreabhán, Co. Na Gaillimhechun Teach Cónaithe, Córas Séarachais, Garáiste, agus gach obair láithreáin ag teastáil a thógáilOfficial case file | Galway County Council26179 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Largan, Caherlistrane, Co Galwayto construct a two story extension to the rear and side of existing two story dwelling house and to upgrade existing house to include a front porch detail and changes to the windowOfficial case file | Galway County Council2660105 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Lisheenkyle West, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91226Wof (i) the existing garage raft foundation & (ii) permission for the change of garage plans to those granted under Pl. Ref. No. 19/881Official case file | Galway County Council2661385 | Retention permissions | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Garryduff, CLONTUSKERT, BALLINASLOEfor dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all associated servicesOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661169 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Lands at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, GalwayPermission for development which consists of: notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council. We, Kingston Stables Limited, intend to apply forOfficial case file | Galway City Council2660282 | Large residential schemes | 133 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Lisduff, Loughrea, Co. Galwayfor the construction of a dwelling house, treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site servicesOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661376 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Woodford, Loughrea, Co. Galwayof a dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank & site entrance on revised site boundaries from previously permitted under plan ref no. 21/1263 & permission for the partial demolOfficial case file | Galway County Council26195 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Springlawn, Mountbellew, Co. Galwayto construct a private dwelling house with wastewater treatment plant, polishing filter, domestic garage and all associated site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661381 | Infrastructure projects | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Farrannamartin, Tuam Urban, Co. Galwayfor a large scale residential development (LRD) comprising of the following: a) the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling house and existing sheds, b) construction of 149 noOfficial case file | Galway County Council2660906 | Large residential schemes | 149 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Ballinphuil, Corofin, Co. Galway, H54CP23of the existing domestic garage/storage shed, walled external storage area for grass/leaves, greenhouse, water tank and boiler house and all ancillary site worksOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661367 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Fough East, Pier Road, Oughterard, Co. Galwayfor amendments to the development previously permitted under Planning Ref. Nos. 24/60466 and 26/60227. The proposed amendments comprise revisions to the permitted finished floor leOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661378 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
| Woodford, Loughrea, Co. Galwayfor the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage/store, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter, upgrading of existing vehicular site entrance & all assoOfficial case file | Galway County Council26196 | One-off houses | 1 homes | CONDITIONAL |
| Urracly, Lissananny, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co. Galwayfor the extension of the previously permitted land improvement works under Plan File Ref. No. 21/1887, by the importation of clean inert soil and stone, and where applicable soil aOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661363 | Agricultural developments | — | Conditional |
| Coill Rua Thiar, Colaiste Lurgan, Knock South, Inverin, Co. Galway, H91 E938chun fostáisiún BSL d’achar 22.4m.crOfficial case file | Galway County Council2661377 | Unclassified | — | CONDITIONAL |
How this is counted
Figures cover 28 Sep 2026–4 Oct 2026. The chart of project types covers every grant this week; grants without a type are shown as Unclassified. “With conditions” and “without conditions” come only from the wording of the decision; other wording is not classified. Housing tiles rank grants by the homes they state; other tiles show floor area within each project type and are not compared with homes.