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Galway City refusal reasons

Public planning records indexed for Galway City, with refusal trends and recent source-linked examples.Galway City county hub

2,885

indexed decisions

392

refused

14%

refusal rate

2,493

grants

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Yearly trend

  • 202623 refused of 170 decisions14%
  • 202546 refused of 322 decisions14%
  • 202439 refused of 326 decisions12%
  • 202353 refused of 297 decisions18%
  • 202248 refused of 317 decisions15%
  • 202159 refused of 379 decisions16%
  • 202038 refused of 317 decisions12%
  • 201941 refused of 365 decisions11%
  • 201845 refused of 392 decisions11%

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  1. © OpenStreetMap
    2660153Refused

    11 Water Lane, Bohermore, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of:: Retention, to retain (1) change of use of structure and extension thereto for use as a self-contained residential unit (granny flat). (2) alterations to existing storage shed including provision of awning/covered area to the front. (3) existing structure for use as a garden room/storage shed (4) all associated site works, all at the rear of existing dwelling houseGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision03 July 2026View record
  2. © OpenStreetMap
    2660144Refused

    27 Bun Caise, Rahoon, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of: permission for retention of rear extension to dwelling houseGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision25 June 2026View record
  3. © OpenStreetMap
    2560299Refused

    Quincentennial Drive, Salthill, Galway City.

    Permission for development which consists of: Havenearth Lardner Limited Partnership is applying for planning permission for the construction of a four-storey apartment building consisting of 4No. apartments and associated balconies. The proposed development will include 2 No. two bedroom apartments (including 1No. duplex unit) and 2 No. one bedroom apartments, a PV array at roof level, ground floor storage areas (including bike storage), carport, parking, bin stores, car turntable, the provision of a new pedestrian and vehicular site entrance, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works and services at Quincentennial Drive, Salthill, Galway City. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this applicationGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision24 June 2026View record
  4. © OpenStreetMap
    2560296Refused

    A 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.

    Permission for development which consists of: The proposed development principally consists of: the demolition of the existing office / bus depot building (370.2 sq m) and ancillary building (26.0 sq m); the partial demolition of the existing ESB sub-station and ancillary building (67.4 sq m); the demolition of existing boundary walls at the south-west and north-west; and the construction of a mixed-use development. The proposed mixed-use development primarily comprises: 356 No. residential apartments (172 No. 1-bed, 169 No. 2-bed and 15 No. 3-bed); crèche (255.9 sq m); 2 No. café/restaurant units (totalling 428.4 sq m); and 1 No. retail unit (156.0 sq m). The development has a total floor area of 32,096.0 sq m and is primarily proposed in 4 No. blocks (identified as A–D) that generally range in height from 6 No. to 13 No. storeys: Block A ranges from 6 No. to 9 No. storeys; Block B ranges from 6 No. to 11 No. storeys; Block C is 6 No. storeys; and Block D ranges from 6 No. to 13 No. storeys. The proposed development also includes: new internal street and pedestrian network, including a one-way vehicular route at the north-western side of the site and new junctions with Dock Road at the south-west and with the access road from Lough Atalia at the north-west; upgrades to Lough Atalia Road and the access road from it at the north-west of the site, including the provision of a new toucan pedestrian/cycle crossing at Lough Atalia Road; upgrades to the footpath and road interface with Dock Road to the south-west; 37 No. car parking spaces; 1 No. set-down/delivery bay; 741 No. cycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping, including as public open spaces and communal amenity spaces; private amenity spaces as balconies and terraces facing all directions; boundary treatments; public lighting; bin stores; double sub-station; plant rooms; green roofs; rooftop lift overruns and plant; rooftop telecommunications, plant and enclosure at Block C; recladding of the existing sub-station and pumping station; and all associated works above and below ground. This is an LRDGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision19 June 2026View record
  5. © OpenStreetMap
    2660137Refused

    Unit 7A corner unit fronting onto Dublin Road Wellpark Retail & Leisure, Wellpark Road, Galway

    Permission for development which will consist of: (i) change of use of existing retail unit at ground floor to casino; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate change of use; (iii) new signage to northwest and southwest elevations; (iv) all associated works necessary to facilitate the developmentGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision18 June 2026View record
  6. © OpenStreetMap
    2660125Refused

    Rosedale, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra

    Permission for development which consists of: Retention permission for existing single storey rear garden structure (23m2), containing w.c., and its use as an additional bedroom to the main house, for the temporary period of 5 years, and all site works and servicesGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision05 June 2026View record
  7. © OpenStreetMap
    2660121Refused

    Briarhill Business Park, Doughiska, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of: to retain the use of a commercial site at Briarhill Business Park, in the townland of Doughiska, for the purposes of car sales and display, along with ancillary signage. Permission is also sought to retain a portacabin at the same location, which is currently being used as staff area and office.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision02 June 2026View record
  8. © OpenStreetMap
    2660118Refused

    20 St. Helen's Street, Galway, Co.Galway

    Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision29 May 2026View record
  9. © OpenStreetMap
    2611Refused

    Ballagh, Bushypark, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration, construction of dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area and associated site works -planning ref. no. 21/82Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision27 May 2026View record
  10. © OpenStreetMap
    2529Refused

    14 Endas Road, Shantalla, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of: permission for development at No. 14 Enda's Rd., Shantalla Galway. The development will include alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including the demolition of the existing garden store, a new 2 storey side/rear extension, and other ancillary site development and associated worksGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision08 May 2026View record
  11. © OpenStreetMap
    2660088Refused

    22 Seaman Drive, Riverside, Galway

    Permission for development which consists of: 1. demolition and reconstruction of single storey granny flat incorporating an increase in floor area of 7.90 sq.m. 2. side and rear extension and alterations to dwellinghouse. 3 rear garden store. 4. removal of front garden wall to provide off street parking.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision05 May 2026View record
  12. © OpenStreetMap
    2660086Refused

    46 Dalysfort Road, Towland of Cappanaveagh, Salthill

    Permission for development which consists of: retention permission and permission for works to dwellinghouse and associated site works at 46 Dalysfort Road, Salthill in the townland of Cappanaveagh. Retention of elements as follows: 1) Increase in total floor area of dwellinghouse from 268sqm (under Plg Ref. No. 17338) to 346sqm. 2) First floor dormer window constructed on the North elevation 3) 3 no windows constructed on the North elevation 4) First floor box frame window constructed on the East elevation plus an additional window 5) 2 no first floor box windows constructed on West elevation 6) First floor window to South elevation 7) Revised location of garage 8) Revised ground levels 9) Retaining wall to Eastern boundary 10) Septic Tank Permission for associated additional works as follows: 11) Associated site works including planted buffer zone with mature screening to prevent overlooking. 12) Works also to include the provision of a new four-stage waste water treatment systemGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision05 May 2026View record