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Co. Carlow Planning Applications and Decisions

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 3 Nov 2025 to 3 Nov 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

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Co. Carlow planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026

Applications received528
Granted238
Refused30
Refusal rate (of decided)11.2%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn12
Still in the system248
Taken to appeal11

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 3 Nov 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
30 Oct 2026a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter, new entrance and all necessary and...––2 Jan 20272660342
29 Oct 2026the construction of a Two-Storey Dwelling, detached garage, septic tank & percolation area, a bored well, new entrance and all associated site...Carlow–23 Dec 20262660337
29 Oct 2026erect floodlights in existing sports grounds with all associated site works––23 Dec 20262660338
29 Oct 2026alterations to a previously granted development (Planning Ref. 2660081) for a light industrial building with office and training annexes. The...––23 Dec 20262660339
29 Oct 2026for private dwelling, wastewater treatment system, private well, site entrance and all associated site works––23 Dec 20262660340
28 Oct 2026construct domestic dwelling and associated worksGraiguecullen––2660773
27 Oct 2026the construction of a new building to be used as a kitchen manufacturing facility and will include, a new entrance, associated parking, new signage...Carlow–21 Dec 20262660336
23 Oct 2026for the construction of a private detached dwelling with detached garage garage, new site entrance, private well, sewage treatment and all other site...–––2621
23 Oct 2026the construction of a Single storey detached dwelling, new septic tank & percolation area, new bored well and all associated site development works––17 Dec 20262660329
23 Oct 2026domestic garage and home office––17 Dec 20262660330
23 Oct 2026the construction of a single storey extension to the front of existing two storey dwelling, a first floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling...Carlow–17 Dec 20262660331
23 Oct 2026residential development comprising 59 no. two-storey houses (9 no. 2-bed, 48 no. 3-bed and 2 no. 4 bed), car parking, bin stores, open spaces...Tullow–17 Dec 20262660332
23 Oct 2026the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the South elevation of my existing dwelling, the subdivision of my existing site, the...Carlow–17 Dec 20262660333
23 Oct 2026the demolition of a single storey cottage to be replaced with the construction of a two storey dwelling, domestic garage, upgrading of existing...Carlow–17 Dec 20262660334
23 Oct 2026the as-built entrance, commercial vehicle parking area and associated fencing & lighting. Permission is sought for the provision of a concrete...––17 Dec 20262660335
22 Oct 2026the renovation and extension of an existing single-storey cottage, including alterations to the front elevation comprising the removal of the...Tullow–16 Dec 20262660326
22 Oct 2026the construction of a two storey extension to the rear elevation of our existing dwelling, and all associated site worksTullow–16 Dec 20262660327
22 Oct 2026the installation of 4 no. 16m-high floodlighting columns serving the main pitch and 4 no. 15m-high floodlighting columns serving the second pitch...Carlow–16 Dec 20262660328
21 Oct 2026the renovation of existing two story farmhouse, demolition of existing rear extension and the construction of a side and rear extension, new onsite...––15 Dec 20262660325
20 Oct 2026the renovation of existing two story farmhouse, demolition of existing rear extension and the construction of a side and rear extension, new onsite...–––2660322
20 Oct 2026the construction of a new dormer style dwelling, domestic well, new onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area along with all associated...––14 Dec 20262660323
20 Oct 2026the demolition of a single storey cottage to be replaced with the construction of a two storey dwelling, domestic garage, upgrading of existing...Carlow––2660324
20 Oct 2026the construction of a private dwelling with detached garage, new site entrance, private well, sewage treatment and all other site and ancillary works–––2620
19 Oct 2026the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear in addition to revisions to the front elevation and all associated ancillary works––13 Dec 20262660320
19 Oct 2026the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the South elevation of my existing dwelling, the subdivision of my existing site, the...Carlow––2660321
16 Oct 2026two existing single-storey commercial units and one boiler room. Planning permission is also sought for the construction of one additional...––10 Dec 20262660315
16 Oct 2026the change of use of the existing vacant retail and partial office space at first floor level of Nos. 38–43 Tullow Street, Carlow Town, to full...Carlow–10 Dec 20262660316
16 Oct 2026the construction of a new building to be used as a kitchen manufacturing facility and will include, a new entrance, associated parking, new signage...Carlow––2660317
16 Oct 2026proposed change of use on first floor of existing building from nightclub to youth club/recreation centre and all associated alterations and worksCarlow–10 Dec 20262660318
16 Oct 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling, new entrance, a wastewater treatment system and a soil polishing filter, a bored well and all...––10 Dec 20262660319
14 Oct 2026construction of a new foul water pumping station comprising an underground wet well/dry well, package pumping plant, above-ground kiosk/control...––8 Dec 20262660314
13 Oct 2026deviations to the granted planning permission PL96/34 which include a double door to the side and a window to the opposite side of an existing...––7 Dec 20262660312
13 Oct 2026the construction of 71 No. residential units and all ancillary works comprising of: • 57 No. 2 storey houses comprising: 10 No. 4 bed semi-detached...Carlow–7 Dec 20262660313
13 Oct 2026retain alterations to my existing dwelling to include the construction an extension to the rear & side elevations with dormer to first floor...Graiguecullen17 Dec 20262660744
13 Oct 2026construct a part single storey, part two storey, split level dwelling, detached garage, bored well, waste water treatment system and percolation...Graiguecullen17 Dec 20262660745
13 Oct 2026apply variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 26/60325): the re-positioning and site layout realignment of House Numbers 117 to 130...Carlow147 Dec 20262660746
13 Oct 2026section 42 - extension of appropriate period – 21/602 - the construction of a single storey dwelling, new site entrance, wastewater treatment system...Tullow––26208
12 Oct 2026construct a single storey dwelling, new splayed entrance, detached garage, wastewater treatment system & percolation area, rainwater harvesting...Graiguecullen16 Dec 20262660733
11 Oct 2026the installation of 4 no. 16m-high floodlighting columns serving the main pitch and 4 no. 15m-high floodlighting columns serving the second pitch...Carlow––2660311
9 Oct 2026demolish an existing single storey ruin and 2no. sheds and construct a 2-storey dwelling, new mains water and sewage connection, new boundary...Carlow–3 Dec 20262660310

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 3 Nov 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
2 Nov 2026to erect pitch flood lighting and associated poles and all necessary site worksCarlowGranted2660117
30 Oct 2026the temporary placement of a mobile home on site for the duration of the construction of dwelling house as granted under PL Ref: 25/60033 and...–Granted2660276
29 Oct 2026the as-built extension to the side of extension previously granted under PL 24/60372. Planning permission is also sought for the construction of an...–Granted2660192
28 Oct 2026the placement of a mobile home on site to the side of the existing dwelling house ancillary to the use of same, to connect mobile home to existing...–Refused2660272
28 Oct 2026alterations to existing granted planning permission, planning reference 25/60181. These alterations include the allowed of imported material...–Refused2660273
28 Oct 2026previously approved planning permission Ref: 24/60027 to (1) Increase roof height and construct a hip into existing front elevation roof of the newly...–Granted2660275
27 Oct 2026the construction of a Two-Storey Dwelling, detached garage, septic tank & percolation area, a bored well, splayed entrance and all associated site...–Granted2660176
27 Oct 2026a two-storey extension to the rear of existing two storey dwelling, detached garage with loft area, relocation of granted entrance, the installation...TullowGranted2660271
27 Oct 2026the construction of a 3-storey split-level block of apartments comprising 2no. 1beds & 4no. 2beds, new entrance, onsite parking, connection to mains...–Granted2660038
23 Oct 2026the conversion of the existing derelict Somerton House, a protected structure RPS Ref. CT 55 and NIAH Reference 10000003 and to construct 6 new 1 bed...CarlowGranted2533
23 Oct 2026construct 4 new one bed apartments and all associated site works within the curtilage of Somerton House, a protected structure RPS Ref. CT 55 and...CarlowGranted2534
23 Oct 2026construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, new wastewater treatment system, new bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site worksGraiguecullenGranted2660536
22 Oct 2026a single storey dwelling, septic tank, and percolation area, bored well, vehicular entrance and all associated site works–Refused2660270
22 Oct 2026development of the alteration, renovation and extension to the existing hostel including Change of Use to a Domestic Violence Refuge development...CarlowGranted2660277
22 Oct 2026a dwelling house with services, new site entrance and laneway to proposed dwelling, domestic garage and all associated site works–Granted2660027
22 Oct 2026to remove derelict building & construct; 1) two span lockup & 2) three span cattle shed & associated site works–Granted2660065
21 Oct 2026the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom semi detached dwellings and all ancillary site worksCarlowGranted2660230
21 Oct 20269no. two storey terraced dwellings as constructed (slightly revised positions on site, minor alterations) and associated site works granted under...–Granted2660264
21 Oct 2026the provision of new underground fuel tanks (2No. 40,000 litres) to replace the existing (1No. 30,000 litres, 2No. 20,000 litre and 1No. 10,000...TullowGranted2660265
21 Oct 2026install wall and roof cladding to three existing storage racking structures, the erection of advertising signage, together with all associated site...CarlowGranted2660592
16 Oct 2026the construction of a new post production building to facilitate the completions of precast concrete products under cover, and associated site worksTullowGranted2660082
16 Oct 2026installation of an underground waste water treatment system together with all other associated site works at milltown, Garyhill, Co. Carlow–Granted2660210
16 Oct 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...–Granted2660262
12 Oct 2026the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, new treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto existing lane which...–Granted2660263
9 Oct 2026the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, domestic well, onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area along with all associated...–Granted2660157
9 Oct 2026change of use of existing dwelling granted permission under Planning Reference number 03/655 to short term holiday let and all associated site works–Granted2660255
8 Oct 2026the construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all associated works–Granted2660021
8 Oct 2026extension and alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site worksTullowGranted2660229
8 Oct 2026alterations to existing garage and all associated site worksTullowGranted2660257
6 Oct 2026a single storey dwelling, detached garage, new domestic entrance, treatment system and percolation area, connection to mains water and all associated...–Granted2660256
2 Oct 2026erect a new slatted cattle shed with slatted tanks and lieback area, cattle handling yard, silage pit, concrete yards and all ancillary worksGraiguecullenGranted2660539
1 Oct 2026construct single storey dwelling house with front and rear shed dormer windows , a detached single storey garage, new entrance and driveway, the...CarlowGranted2633
30 Sept 2026a dwelling house with services, domestic garage and all associated site works–Refused2660249
25 Sept 2026(1) the erection of extensions to dwelling house, (2) installation of External Wall Insulation with plaster finish, (3) erection of domestic...–Granted2660104
25 Sept 2026the installation of 3 no. electric vehicle (EV) chargers, ancillary equipment and all associated site development worksCarlowGranted2660245
25 Sept 2026an existing camping facility (previously granted under planning reference 10/266 and 18/25 ) which includes retention of reading building, 1 static...–Granted2560344
23 Sept 2026(i) Industrial / Commercial Building incorporating office accommodation, storage areas, manufacturing area and associated plant area (ii) Retention...TullowGranted2660244
23 Sept 2026the development of a "T" shaped single story dwelling house with different roof levels, a detached single story garage, new entrance and driveway...–Granted2615
23 Sept 20261) Demolition of part of an existing non-original rear extension, 2) New single storey rear extension, 3) All ancillary site worksCarlowGranted2660148
21 Sept 2026the construction, of a new private dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, site entrance and...TullowRefused2660240

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 3 Nov 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
19 Oct 2026the development of a "T" shaped single story dwelling house with different roof levels, a detached single story garage, new entrance and driveway...––Pending2615
9 Oct 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...––Pending2660228
6 Oct 2026a temporary period of time not exceeding 3 years, for the construction of a single storey residential cabin, connection to services, and all...Tullow–Pending2560421
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–CONDITIONAL2660105
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
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

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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
14apply variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 26/60325): the re-positioning and site layout realignment of House Numbers 117 to 130...CarlowIn progress2660746
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

Common questions on Co. Carlow planning

How many planning applications were lodged in Co. Carlow in the last 12 months?

In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 528 planning applications were lodged with Carlow County Council: 238 were granted, 30 were refused, 12 were withdrawn, and 248 remain in progress.

What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Carlow?

Of decided applications lodged in Co. Carlow over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 11.2%, with a median decision time of 55 days.

How do I check or object to a planning application in Co. Carlow?

Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Carlow County Council planning register. Public observations or objections generally must be lodged with the council within five weeks of the date the application was received.

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Carlow planning authority in the 12 months to 3 Nov 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.