Planning · Co. Galway

Planning Applications in Galway

2,378 applications in the last 12 months across Galway’s 2 local authorities. 86% of decided applications are granted, with a typical decision in 55 days. Every application since 2017 is on the map below.

Planning applications

2,378

last 12 months

Decisions granted

86%

5,492 decided · 3 yrs

Typical decision time

55 days

median · last 3 yrs

Homes approved

3,004

24 months · 72 big schemes

Applications over time

Monthly planning applications in Galway since 2017, by what's being applied for.

Galway's councils compared

CouncilApps (12m)GrantedDecision timeHomes approved (24m)
Galway2,02885.9%55 days2,035
Galway City35086.5%55 days969

Biggest housing schemes

The largest schemes applied for in Galway in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).

362 homesGrantedLands at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, GalwayOct 2025

Notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council. Permission for development which consists of: We, Ki

356 homesRefusedA site of 1.621 Ha in Galway Port at Dock Road and Lough Atalia Road Galway City, and extending to include parts of both roads, for road infrastructure works and water services infrastructure works.Sept 2025

Permission for development which consists of: The proposed development principally consists of: the demolition of the existing office / bus

209 homesGrantedGarraun South, North of the Coast Road (R338), OranmoreJan 2026

for a Large Scale Residential Development of 209 no. units on lands located to the north of the Coast Road (R338) which extends to 6.61ha. T

168 homesGrantedBóthar an Chóiste, in the townlands of Castlegar and Ballinfoil, GalwayMay 2025

Permission for development which consists of: We, Lock House Developments Limited (the applicant), intend to apply to Galway City Council f

149 homesPendingFarrannamartin, Tuam Urban, Co. GalwayJun 2026

for a large scale residential development (LRD) comprising of the following: a) the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling house and e

136 homesPendingRaheen Ballygarraun North & Ballygarraun South, Athenry, Co. GalwayJun 2026

for a Large-Scale Residential Development. The application is being made under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (L

133 homesGrantedCullairbaun, Athenry L3105 Road, County GalwayMar 2025

for a proposed Large-Scale Residential Development of 133 no. residential units located off the L3105 Road, in the townland of Cullairbaun,

107 homesRefusedBaunoge, Loughrea, Co. GalwayMay 2026

for a Large-scale Residential development comprising a total of 107no. residential units along with the provision of a Creche. Particulars o

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Every application in and around Galway — filter by type, hover or tap for details.

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every Irish local authority · since 2017

Big-scheme markers show the number of homes. Hover any point for details. Source: local-authority planning registers (LGMA, Dublin City, Cork City); updated with each data refresh.

Planning in other counties

Based on planning applications published by Galway City Council, Galway County Council since 2017. Grant rate = granted ÷ (granted + refused) for applications received in the last 3 years; decision time is the median from receipt to decision. Homes approved counts stated unit counts on granted residential applications in the last 24 months and excludes amendments to already-permitted schemes. Not planning advice.