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Co. Offaly Planning Applications and Decisions

Every planning application lodged in Co. Offaly 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. Offaly planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026

Applications received827
Granted302
Refused39
Refusal rate (of decided)11.4%
Median time to decision58 days
Withdrawn10
Still in the system476
Taken to appeal13

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
28 Oct 2026(A) erection of single storey house (B) garage for domestic use (C) installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area (D)...Edenderry122 Dec 20262661187
21 Oct 2026the installation of 17 no. new external lights and all associated site works, to serve the existing walking track. Retention Permission for 7 no...Clara–15 Dec 20262660552
21 Oct 2026the provision of a 110kV AIS substation at Clonin, Coolcor, Rhode, Co. Offaly. The proposed development will extend the existing Derryiron 110kV...––15 Dec 20262660554
20 Oct 2026construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply, new...–114 Dec 20262660547
20 Oct 2026construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply, new...––14 Dec 20262660549
20 Oct 2026construction (i) Slatted shed (ii) walled silage slab (iii) Storage shed and all associated site works––14 Dec 20262660551
19 Oct 2026The development will consist of the demolition of existing agricultural sheds and structures on-site and the construction and operation of a...–––2660546
19 Oct 2026change of use of existing 14No. disused substantially completed commercial units to use as 3No. 2 bedroom residential units and 11No. 1 bedroom...Edenderry–13 Dec 20262660548
18 Oct 2026(1) SINGLE STOREY INDEPENDENT LIVING UNIT, AND (2) RETENTION OF CONVERSION OF OUTBUILDING TO OFFICE / LAUNDRY SPACE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS––12 Dec 20262660545
16 Oct 2026Demolition of existing two-storey house and construction of replacement two-storey house and all associated site worksTullamore110 Dec 20262660543
16 Oct 2026to construct a single dwelling house, domestic garage and septic tank with percolation area, connection to Bloomhill Group Water Scheme and all...––10 Dec 20262660544
15 Oct 2026development at this site of approximately 11 hectares located in the Townland of Curraghboy or Woodfield, Clara, Co. Offaly. The development will...Clara–9 Dec 20262660539
15 Oct 20261. The construction of a two-storey industrial building comprising 6 no. individual commercial/industrial units. 2. Construction of boundary...Edenderry–9 Dec 20262660541
15 Oct 20261) Refurbishment of the existing derelict dwelling, including alterations to the elevations; 2) Construction of extensions to the side and rear of...–––2660542
15 Oct 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENTION ONTO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, AND PLANNING PERMISSION TO COMPLETE SAME, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS, INTERIOR...––9 Dec 20262692
14 Oct 2026the demolition of 2 no. sheds to the rear of the existing buildings to the main street, the construction of a single storey creche building, outdoor...–––2660537
14 Oct 2026the demolition of 2 no. sheds to the rear of the existing buildings to the main street, changes to front and rear elevations of the existing...––8 Dec 20262660538
13 Oct 2026construction of a new dwelling house incorporating an attached carport and garage, together with a detached shed to the rear of the property, a...Tullamore17 Dec 20262660536
13 Oct 2026the demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear of No. 1 JKL Street and the construction of 3 No. residential 4 bed houses comprising...Edenderry37 Dec 20262660540
12 Oct 2026A change of location of the vehicular site entrance from that previously approved under planning register reference No: 24/60469 and for permission...––6 Dec 20262660533
12 Oct 2026the change of use of the existing bakery to a food takeaway, comprising demolition of the existing rear portion of the property and construction of a...––6 Dec 20262660535
9 Oct 2026the Construction of an electricity storage facility comprising a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), within a total site area of up to 16.26ha, to...Tullamore––2660529
9 Oct 2026the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing house, alterations and renovation work to existing house, construction of a...Edenderry23 Dec 20262660532
9 Oct 2026(A) THE ERECTION OF TWO NO. 3-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES (B) NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE EXISTING FOUL SEWER SERVING EACH DWELLING; (C) THE PROVISION OF...Edenderry––2691
9 Oct 2026Permission for the renovation and restoration of existing single storey cottage bungalow with permission to re-roof existing structure and permission...Edenderry13 Dec 20262661112
8 Oct 2026to modify the planning grant at Collins Lane (ref. 26/60013) as follows: To comply with Building Regulations we propose to introduce a second...Tullamore––2660526
8 Oct 2026the construction of single storey domestic garage consisting of home gym, WC, store area and campervan store, and all associated site works–12 Dec 20262660528
8 Oct 2026the following: (i) EirGrid compound comprising EirGrid control building and external Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), (ii) Independent Power Producer...–––2660530
8 Oct 2026the construction 25 no. dwellings consisting of 8 no. 3-bed two-storey terrace type houses and 17 no. 2-bed two-storey terrace. Planning permission...–––2660531
8 Oct 2026FOR 21/328 FOR DEVELOPMENT AT THIS SITE, WHICH IS BOUNDED BY EXISTING PROPERTIES ALONG ARDEN ROAD TO THE EAST, IS BOUNDED BY EXISTING PROPERTIES...Tullamore–2 Dec 2026EX26019
7 Oct 2026(i) the conversion of 2 no 3 bed detached units at plots 12 & 13 to 2 no 4 bed detached units with rear 2 storey extension, (ii) 8 no 2 bed mid...–––2660525
7 Oct 2026for change of use of existing 14No. disused substantially completed commercial units to use as 3No. 2 bedroom residential units and 11No. 1 bedroom...Edenderry––2660527
7 Oct 2026DOMESTIC GARAGE/STORE AS CONSTRUCTED AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT MACHINERY STORAGE SHED/ WORKSHOP–11 Dec 20262690
7 Oct 2026The development will consist of: (A) Single storey extension to south side of existing sports hall granted permission under file ref 16/364, (B)...Edenderry–1 Dec 20262661105
6 Oct 2026a first floor extension as constructed to existing house and (b)Retention of garage and domestic storage area as constructed–130 Nov 20262660521
6 Oct 2026to construct (i) Slatted shed (ii) walled silage slab (iii) Storage shed and all associated site works–––2660522
6 Oct 2026The development will consist of material change of use to revert from residential, in prior use as a commercial guesthouse, to commercial use, as a...Edenderry––2660523
6 Oct 2026a proposed New Two-storey Water Bottling facility to include the following; Raw Materials Store, Finished Products Store, Packing and Unpacking...Clara–30 Nov 20262660524
6 Oct 2026FOR 21/493 CONSTRUCTION OF 2 NO. SEMI-DETACHED 4 BEDROOM 2 STOREY DWELLINGS ON EXISTING VACANT SITE'S NUMBERED 18 AND 19 (PREVIOUS PLANNING REFERENCE...Clara–30 Nov 2026EX26018
6 Oct 2026for the renovation and restoration of existing single storey cottage bungalow with permission to re-roof existing structure and permission to extend...Edenderry––2661102

Latest decisions

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

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
30 Oct 2026FOR 21/465 FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONSERVATORIES AND ROOF TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ROOF AND EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING HOUSE ALONG WITH NEW WINDOWS...–GrantedEX26014
30 Oct 2026removal of 10 no. existing floodlights/timber posts and replace with 6 no. new galvanised steel floodlights to serve existing pitch and all...ClaraGranted2660478
29 Oct 2026the change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence, and associated works–Granted2660477
28 Oct 2026NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS–Granted2656
28 Oct 2026an extension to an existing commercial building and all associated siteworks. Permission for change of use of a commercial building into residential...BirrGranted2660183
28 Oct 2026Construction of agricultural building for the storage of farm machinery and farm produce and all associated site works and services–Granted2660358
28 Oct 2026a new two storey dwelling, a domestic garage, a new septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated site works–Granted2660470
28 Oct 2026the construction of a new dwelling, septic tank and percolation area, new entrance, and all associated site worksClaraGranted2660471
28 Oct 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIVESTOCK SHED, A STORAGE SHED AND A WALLED SILAGE BASE & APRON, INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS–Granted2660472
27 Oct 20261) the construction of a walled silage base with aprons, 2) the extension of an existing agricultural structure, to provide livestock housing with...–Granted2660411
23 Oct 2026construction of a dwelling house and detached Garage with Septic Tank and percolation area with all ancillary site works–Granted2660400
23 Oct 2026the demolition of existing livestock cubicle shed and silo walls and permission to build a new slatted livestock cubicle shed and concrete walled...–Granted2660461
22 Oct 2026CONSTRUCTION OF (A) NEW CATTLE SHED WITH UNDERGROUND SLATTED SLURRY STORAGE, ANCILLARY CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS (B) MANURE PIT/DUNGSTEAD...–Granted2663
22 Oct 2026CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, CONNECTION TO SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSBirrGranted2647
22 Oct 2026a new dwelling (185.85 sq m) and domestic garage (50 sq m). Permission is also sought for the installation of a septic tank and percolation area, and...–Granted2660459
22 Oct 2026Demolishing existing side extension and to construct a proposed side extension to existing dwelling house, to include connection to the existing...–Granted2660267
21 Oct 2026THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE NORTH AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STOREY EXTENSION TO THE NORTH, ALL INTERNAL...TullamoreGranted2676
21 Oct 2026four semi-detached houses along with new entrance and access roadway along with all ancillary works–Granted2660170
20 Oct 2026RENOVATION AND BUILD ADDITION AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA, FORM NEW SITE ENTRANCE AND...–Granted2675
20 Oct 2026CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSClaraGranted2649
20 Oct 2026an extension and alterations to an existing single storey dwelling into a storey and a half dwelling including the removal of the existing pitched...BirrGranted2660454
19 Oct 2026a new dwelling house, detached garage, new site entrance, septic tank and percolation area and all associated site worksBirrGranted2660401
19 Oct 2026the temporary change of use from a house, namely McGinn House, a protected structure (OCDP 2021-2027 RPS 23-254 / NIAH Ref 14807058) to accommodation...TullamoreGranted2660448
19 Oct 2026a new dwelling house, site entrance, domestic garage, septic tank treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works–Granted2660455
16 Oct 2026A.erect a 24m high lattice telecommunication structure with associated dishes, antenna and supporting equipment together with access track, and to...–Granted2660308
15 Oct 2026Extension and Renovation To Existing Derelict Dwelling, New Entrance, New Wastewater Treatment System And All Associated Site Works–Granted2660342
15 Oct 2026the demolition of the existing dwelling house, construction of a replacement single storey dwelling house, installation of a proprietary wastewater...–Granted2660447
13 Oct 2026Construct an extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling. The extension will consist of an enlarged kitchen and dining space at ground floor...–Granted2660436
12 Oct 2026(A) AS BUILT RAFT FOUNDATION FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL UNIT AND (B) PLANNING PERMISSION TO ERECT STEEL FRAMED RESIDENTIAL UNIT ON EXISTING RAFT...BirrRefused2626
12 Oct 2026alterations to the front elevation of the dwelling house granted under 97/562, domestic sheds, and all associated site works–Granted2660368
9 Oct 2026construct a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply, new site...–Granted2660431
8 Oct 2026for existing workshop and stores site entrance and all associated site works–Granted2660169
7 Oct 2026EXISTING DOMESTIC GARAGE AND UTILITY AREA OF 46.65M2. THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF A CONCRETE BLOCK STRUCTURE WITH (1) TILED PITCHED ROOF AND (2)...EdenderryGranted2672
7 Oct 2026Construction of dwelling house, effluent treatment system and all associated site worksTullamoreGranted2660426
6 Oct 2026of Garage / Home Office and all associated site works and servicesTullamoreGranted2660350
6 Oct 2026change of house design from that granted permission under planning file ref. 25/60199, with all associated site worksBirrGranted2660428
6 Oct 2026the construction of a 3m high acoustic barrier and associated landscaping works to the west and north boundaries of the siteTullamoreGranted2660255
5 Oct 2026(A) 1 NO. NEW STOREY AND HALF TYPE DWELLING, (B) 1 NO. NEW DOMESTIC GARAGE (C) INSTALLATION OF A NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (D) NEW VEHICULAR...EdenderryGranted2671
2 Oct 2026TO BUILD A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ANCILLARY SITE WORKSBirrGranted2658
1 Oct 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular entrance and all associated...–Granted2660324

Under appeal

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

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
19 Oct 2026(1) alterations to the roof profile of the existing dwelling, (2) additional floor area within the attic space (3) alterations to the existing window...Edenderry–Pending2660407
29 Sept 2026a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed bored well water supply, new site entrance and all...––Pending2660390
28 Sept 2026the installation of a 33 metres multi user lattice telecommunications support structure carrying antennas, dishes, remote radio units (RRU’s)...––Pending2660172
28 Sept 2026construction of a new dwelling, garage, new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works––WITHDRAWN2660393
11 Sept 2026the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply...––Pending2660335
4 Sept 2026the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, vehicle entrance, boundary treatments, landscaping and all other associated ancillary...Clara–Pending2660327
25 Aug 2026a storage container for domestic storage and site entrance. Additionally, permission is being sought to construct a domestic carport and all...––Pending2660205
31 Jul 2026THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TWO STOREY RUIN AND WALLED COMPOUND ON THE SITE OF THE OLD FOUNDRY YARD AND THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A 4-UNIT...––Pending2645
26 Jun 2026construction of a new dwelling house, detached garage, new vehicular entrance, new driveway, borewell, waste water treatment system, storm water...––DISMISSED2660194
19 Jun 20267 no. dwellinghouses––Pending2660099
19 Jun 2026construction of a new 2 storey dwelling house, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, storm water soakaways, new vehicular entrance and all...Clara–Pending2660175
3 Jun 2026TO CONSTRUCT ONE NUMBER DETACHED TWO STOREY DWELLING,ONE NUMBER DETACHED SINGLE STORAGE GARAGE, TO INSTALL A TERTIARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM...––Pending2660126
16 Feb 2026a slatted livestock cubicle shed with underground slurry storage and all ancillary associated site worksBirr–CONDITIONAL2560576

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
9292no. Dwellings consisting of: • 19no. Type A Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 1no. Type A1 Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 10no. Type...EdenderryGranted2560550
65a Residential development of 66no. Dwellings consisting of:• 1no. Type A1 Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 5no. Type A Semi Detached 2 Storey...EdenderryIn progress2660323
33a) Demolition of the existing 2 storey house b) Construction of 41 no. residential units. The residential accommodation proposed consists of 33 no...ClaraIn progress2660361
26modification to the planning grant at Collins Lane (ref. 23/60059) as follows: Plots 40-41, 44-47 inclusive, 50-51, 82-85 inclusive, 92-93, 98-101...TullamoreGranted2560634
22the construction of 22 no. dwellings, comprising of a mix of semi-detached and terraced, two storey house types, new road and footpath connections to...–In progress2660387
19the Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and construction of 19 no. dwellings, comprising of a mix of single and two storey house types- 2...–Granted2560669
18the demolition of an existing shed and construction of a new residential development of 18no. dwellings, comprising of 6no. four-bedroom...TullamoreIn progress2660417
18Residential development consisting of 18no units as follows: (A)Unit L1 consisting of 6no. 3 bedroom 2 storey terrace houses in a single streetscape...–In progress2660270
15the construction of 15 total no. residential units comprising of 2 no. three-bedroom semi-detached houses, 2 no. two-bedroom semi-detached houses and...EdenderryIn progress2660311
13the demolition of the pub and nightclub structures to the rear of no 29 JKL street, and the construction of two residential blocks that will contain...EdenderryIn progress2660251

Common questions on Co. Offaly planning

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

In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 827 planning applications were lodged with Offaly County Council: 302 were granted, 39 were refused, 10 were withdrawn, and 476 remain in progress.

What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Offaly?

Of decided applications lodged in Co. Offaly over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 11.4%, with a median decision time of 58 days.

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

Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Offaly 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. Offaly 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.