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Planning applications in Co. Carlow

Every planning application lodged in Co. Carlow in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Carlow planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received508
Granted230
Refused28
Refusal rate (of decided)10.9%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn13
Still in the system237
Taken to appeal10
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Carlow. The observation window for objections is about five weeks from lodgement - weekly means you hear in time.

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
26 Aug 2026the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, new treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto existing lane which...–––2660261
26 Aug 2026the change of use of first floor area from storage area to use as meeting /community function areas, change of use of existing indoor carparking...––20 Oct 20262660262
25 Aug 2026Existing two storey workshop building of c. 1,467 sq.m, comprising workshops, office, storage, plantroom, welfare accommodation at ground floor level...Tullow–19 Oct 20262660260
19 Aug 2026alterations to existing garage and all associated site worksTullow–13 Oct 20262660257
18 Aug 2026a single storey dwelling, detached garage, new domestic entrance, treatment system and percolation area, connection to mains water and all associated...––12 Oct 20262660256
17 Aug 2026change of use of existing dwelling granted permission under Planning Reference number 03/655 to short term holiday let and all associated site works––11 Oct 20262660255
17 Aug 2026Permission for the erection of a bungalow, entrance, effluent treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works.Graiguecullen111 Oct 20262660553
13 Aug 2026demolish an existing two storey derelict dwelling and construct 2 no. two storey detached dwellings, 2 no. single storey detached dwellings...Carlow–7 Oct 20262660254
12 Aug 2026erect a bungalow, entrance, waste water treatment with percolation area, and all ancillary site worksGraiguecullen––2654
11 Aug 2026demolish an existing two storey derelict dwelling and construct 2 no. two storey detached dwellings, 2 no. single storey detached dwellings...Carlow––2660252
11 Aug 2026construction of a proposed part 1.5 storey, part single storey dwelling, detached shed, new vehicular entrance off existing agricultural lane...Tullow–5 Oct 20262660253
10 Aug 2026erect a new slatted cattle shed with slatted tanks and lieback area, cattle handling yard, silage pit, concrete yards and all ancillary worksGraiguecullen–4 Oct 20262660539
7 Aug 2026a dwelling house with services, domestic garage and all associated site works––1 Oct 20262660249
7 Aug 2026a dwellinghouse with services, domestic garage and all associated site works––1 Oct 20262660250
6 Aug 2026Existing two storey workshop building of c. 1,325 sq.m, comprising workshops, office, storage, plantroom, welfare accommodation and shipping...Tullow––2660247
5 Aug 2026construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, new wastewater treatment system, new bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site worksGraiguecullen129 Sept 20262660536
4 Aug 2026the installation of 3 no. electric vehicle (EV) chargers, ancillary equipment and all associated site development worksCarlow–28 Sept 20262660245
31 Jul 2026two Storey Dwelling as Built previously approved under Planning Ref 21518 and all associated site worksCarlow–24 Sept 20262660243
31 Jul 2026(i) Industrial / Commercial Building incorporating office accommodation, storage areas, manufacturing area and associated plant area (ii) Retention...Tullow–24 Sept 20262660244
30 Jul 2026development at Four Lakes Retail Park, Dublin Road, Carlow, Ireland, R93 KV96. The development consists of the installation of 3 no. electric vehicle...Carlow––2660241
30 Jul 2026a two-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area, bored well, new site entrance, all...––23 Sept 20262660242
30 Jul 2026retain the works carried out to include the extraction and storage of stone from part of the existing quarry identified as the extracted area...Graiguecullen–23 Sept 20262660527
29 Jul 2026the construction, of a new private dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, site entrance and...Tullow–22 Sept 20262660240
28 Jul 2026a residential development (13 No. dwellings) together with associated site development works including site services, estate roads, footpaths, public...––21 Sept 20262660235
28 Jul 2026Two Storey Dwelling as Built previously approved under Planning Ref 21-518 and all associated site worksCarlow––2660236
28 Jul 2026alterations to existing dwelling to include changes to elevations, the construction of a single storey extension to the rear elevation, the raising...Carlow–21 Sept 20262660237
27 Jul 2026new private dwelling and all associated site works–––2660233
27 Jul 2026the construction of a first-floor extension to the West elevation of existing dwelling all associated site worksCarlow–20 Sept 20262660234
25 Jul 2026construction of an overground permastore slurry storage tank 24.7m in diameter and 4.6m in height and associated site works––18 Sept 20262660232
24 Jul 2026change of use of an existing adjoining domestic garage to use as a habitable part of my dwelling and all associated site worksCarlow117 Sept 20262660510
23 Jul 2026change use of an existing adjoining domestic garage to use as a habitable part of my dwelling and all associated site worksCarlow––2660506
22 Jul 2026extension and alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site worksTullow–15 Sept 20262660229
22 Jul 2026the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom semi detached dwellings and all ancillary site worksCarlow–15 Sept 20262660230
21 Jul 20266 no Existing Silos as constructed. (ii) Full planning permission to increase the height of part of the existing animal feed processing area to match...––14 Sept 20262660228
20 Jul 2026the construction of a single storey domestic extension to side elevation of my existing dwelling and all associated site worksCarlow–13 Sept 20262660226
20 Jul 2026the change of usage from Holiday home to permanent residential usage––13 Sept 20262660227
19 Jul 2026construct a two storey dwelling house with a single storey element, domestic garage, a proprietary wastewater treatment system & soil polishing...Graiguecullen112 Sept 20262660490
17 Jul 2026alterations to the existing roof profile, comprising the conversion of the front (west-facing) hipped roof to a gable-ended roof, and the...––10 Sept 20262660225
16 Jul 2026the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a 1-storey 3-bedroom extension, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments...––9 Sept 20262660221
16 Jul 2026the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a 1-storey 3-bedroom extension, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments...––9 Sept 20262660222

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
31 Aug 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, use of existing domestic entrance, associated boundary treatments, connection to...CarlowGranted2660146
31 Aug 2026provide extra windows at first floor level of existing house, also Retention permission to retain extra windows at ground floor level and front door...GraiguecullenGranted2660457
28 Aug 2026submit variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60241): (i) the omission of 4no. two-bed-room two-storey semi-detached houses (Nos...CarlowGranted2660325
25 Aug 2026carry out variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60210): (i) the omission of 8no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses...CarlowGranted2660314
21 Aug 2026a single storey extension to the rear of existing public house to include a restaurant and rest room areas, connection to existing outbuilding and...TullowGranted2660034
20 Aug 2026construction of a single storey dwelling, secondary waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter, new residential entrance, landscaping and...TullowGranted2560987
18 Aug 2026the erection of an agricultural shed with slatted slurry storage tank with a lie back area and feed passage and all associated site works–Granted2660164
18 Aug 2026construction of (I) Cubicle shed with slatted tanks (ii) Slatted tank (iii) milking parlour roof extension and all associated site worksGraiguecullenGranted2660170
18 Aug 2026change of use of the existing nursing home to a single dwelling house–Refused2660198
18 Aug 2026construct a single storey extension to the West elevation of my existing dwelling and all associated site worksCarlowGranted2660445
11 Aug 2026retain the construction of a domestic shed / store and all associated site worksCarlowGranted2660392
5 Aug 2026construct the following works: a) a running embankment, b) the erection of 3no. Pitch side LED Floodlights c) boundary security fencing d) and all...CarlowGranted2660365
5 Aug 2026temporary mobile home for use as temporary residential accommodation during the renovation & construction works associated with the existing dwellingTullowRefused2660577
31 Jul 2026for the construction of an Experimental Spirit Store and associated site works including connection to existing onsite watermain, surface water...CarlowGranted2560398
31 Jul 2026the installation of 3no. digital screens at ground floor level along the east elevation. All screens will be located internally within the existing...CarlowGranted2660180
30 Jul 2026a period of 5 years for the continuance of use of the existing Protected Structure (RPS Ref. CT46; NIAH Ref. 10000768), formerly St. Brigid’s Nursing...CarlowGranted2560420
30 Jul 2026the construction of two separate commercial buildings including external signage. Block A will accommodate 4no units, each for light...TullowGranted2660026
30 Jul 2026make alterations to the existing commercial/warehouse unit, including proposed external signage and associated lighting, alterations to external...CarlowGranted2660360
28 Jul 2026single storey extension as constructed to the rear of existing two-storey dwelling house including alterations to accommodate same and full planning...CarlowGranted2660178
27 Jul 2026the change of use of first floor storage area to use as office and staff facilities. Permission for change of use at ground floor level from existing...CarlowGranted2560430
27 Jul 2026dwelling house as constructed and location of same on site, and permission for retention of change of site boundaries and associated works all from...TullowGranted2660114
24 Jul 2026the completion of an unfinished estate at Gort Na Gréine, Ballinabrannagh. The completion of the development includes the construction of 8 No...GraiguecullenGranted2660031
24 Jul 2026new private dwelling with detached garage, private well, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, entrance & all associated site works–Granted2660062
24 Jul 2026the construction of a Single-Storey Dwelling, detached garage, septic tank & percolation area, a bored well, shared entrance and all associated site...–Granted2660172
24 Jul 2026the as-built 2-storey extension to the rear–Granted2660174
22 Jul 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling, a new entrance, a domestic garage, a secondary treatment system and raised soil polishing filter, A...–Granted2560379
21 Jul 2026to erect a 30.5m high lattice telecommunications support structure carrying antennas, dishes and associated ground based telecommunications equipment...CarlowRefused2660113
21 Jul 20261. Demolish existing single storey kitchen and bathroom extension. 2. Construct new single storey Bedroom, Toilet, Utility, Kitchen / Dining / Living...–Granted2660165
21 Jul 2026the construction of a fully serviced single storey residential dwelling, a detached domestic garage and all other associated site works–Granted2660166
20 Jul 2026- Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of c. 5.23km of the existing conductor on the Athy -Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre...CarlowGranted2660163
17 Jul 2026alterations to floor plans of 2 no. first floor apartments as constructed under pl ref 01/3997, retention planning permission is sought to retain...CarlowGranted2660162
15 Jul 2026the construction of a 9920m2 light industrial unit incorporating: a single-storey light industrial building; training and warehouse annex with...–Granted2660081
14 Jul 2026construct a two-storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling house, together with a pedestrian gate to the side boundary wall, the provision...CarlowGranted2660166
14 Jul 2026construction of a one & half storey dwelling, detached Garage, wastewater treatment system, bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site...TullowRefused2660453
10 Jul 2026the alterations to the existing dwelling and the construction of a single storey extension, installation of new septic tank and percolation area, and...–Granted2660148
10 Jul 2026the construction of a single storey extension to the front, side and rear of existing dwelling. Permission is also sought for alterations and...CarlowGranted2660155
9 Jul 2026a new single story dwelling, domestic garage, domestic well, onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area along with all associated site...–Granted2660151
7 Jul 2026PL20/410 for erection of a two storey dwelling house, domestic well, onsite waste water treatment system, percolation area and all associate site and...–Granted2614
7 Jul 2026the as-built lean-to roof to the side of the dwellingCarlowGranted2660156
6 Jul 2026construct a part two storey part single storey dwelling, single storey garage, new entrance off existing access lane, septic tank and percolation...CarlowGranted2560346

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
23 Aug 2026single storey extension as constructed to the rear of existing two-storey dwelling house including alterations to accommodate same and full planning...Carlow–Pending2660178
13 Aug 2026to erect a 30.5m high lattice telecommunications support structure carrying antennas, dishes and associated ground based telecommunications equipment...Carlow–Pending2660113
4 Aug 2026the construction of a 3-storey commercial / office building (Overall Gross Floor Area 2,737sq.m.) comprising 2 No. retail or café / restaurant units...Carlow–Pending2660142
6 Jul 2026a division of the existing site into two parts, a new four bedroom bungalow, alterations to the existing vehicular access and all ancillary site worksTullow–Pending2660105
5 Jun 2026the restoration of a former gravel pit using imported clean, uncontaminated soil and stones (by-product only) within an area of 1.92 hectares for the...––Pending2560365
3 Jun 2026a new dwelling house with connection to existing services, proposed new well and all associated site works––Pending2560288
16 Apr 20261) Retain permission for the removal of existing trees and hedges to a 22.5m portion of the front boundary adjacent to entrance gate and replacement...Carlow–CONDITIONAL2660034
9 Mar 2026modify the design and layout of a residential development previously permitted under Laois County Council Reg. Ref. 21/887 comprising of...Carlow–WITHDRAWN2560833
5 Mar 2026the retention of: a rock splitter and associated ancillary canopy covering an area of c. 120.1sqm with a maximum height of c. 7.2m and associated...––CONDITIONAL2560436
17 Dec 2025erect a 24m high lattice telecommunications structure together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed by...––CONDITIONAL2560298

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
31the completion of an unfinished estate at Gort Na Gréine, Ballinabrannagh. The completion of the development includes the construction of 8 No...GraiguecullenGranted2660031
12carry out variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60210): (i) the omission of 8no. two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses...CarlowGranted2660314

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Carlow planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.