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
| Council | Apps (12m) | Granted | Decision time | Homes approved (24m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 2,028 | 85.9% | 55 days | 2,035 |
| Galway City | 350 | 86.5% | 55 days | 969 |
Biggest housing schemes
The largest schemes applied for in Galway in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).
Notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council. Permission for development which consists of: We, Ki…
Permission for development which consists of: The proposed development principally consists of: the demolition of the existing office / bus …
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…
Permission for development which consists of: We, Lock House Developments Limited (the applicant), intend to apply to Galway City Council f…
for a large scale residential development (LRD) comprising of the following: a) the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling house and e…
for a Large-Scale Residential Development. The application is being made under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (L…
for a proposed Large-Scale Residential Development of 133 no. residential units located off the L3105 Road, in the townland of Cullairbaun, …
for a Large-scale Residential development comprising a total of 107no. residential units along with the provision of a Creche. Particulars o…
On the map
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.