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Planning applications in Co. Offaly

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

Co. Offaly planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received819
Granted293
Refused40
Refusal rate (of decided)12%
Median time to decision60 days
Withdrawn9
Still in the system477
Taken to appeal13
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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
24 Aug 2026the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular...Edenderry118 Oct 20262661066
24 Aug 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular entrance and all associated...18 Oct 20262660443
22 Aug 2026construction of a new dwelling house and waste water treatment system and all associated site works2660439
22 Aug 2026the change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence, and associated works2660441
22 Aug 2026The proposed construction of a bungalow style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, site entrance, boundary fence, wastewater treatment system...2660442
21 Aug 2026EXISTING DOMESTIC GARAGE AND UTILITY AREA OF 46.65M2. THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF A CONCRETE BLOCK STRUCTURE WITH (1) TILED PITCHED ROOF AND (2)...Edenderry115 Oct 20262672
21 Aug 2026THE REPURPOSING OF AN EXISTING ROOM FROM AN OFFICE/ MEETING ROOM TO A MULTI-PURPOSE EARLY YEARS ROOMClara2673
20 Aug 2026(A) the change of surface finish to a section of an existing street, The Crescent, within The Hawthorns development from a paved surface (constructed...Tullamore2660438
19 Aug 2026construct a slatted shed and tank. The application will also include all associated siteworks and drainageClara2660437
19 Aug 2026(A) the conservation, restoration and refurbishment of the existing derelict former Quaker Schoolhouse, last used as a dwelling, being a Protected...Edenderry113 Oct 20262660435
19 Aug 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...113 Oct 20262660436
18 Aug 2026demolition of existing dwelling house, to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank treatment system, percolation area and all...112 Oct 20262660433
18 Aug 2026A SINGLE STOREY , REAR EXTENTION TO EXISTING DWELLING CONSISTING OF A PROPOSED DINING ROOM AND TO CONSTRUCT ONE NUMBER SINGLE STOREY GRANNY FLAT TO...2660434
17 Aug 202611 no. car parking spaces, reconfigured section of internal road and landscaping in the southern part of the site replacing commercial building...Tullamore11 Oct 20262660432
15 Aug 2026construct a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply, new site...19 Oct 20262660431
14 Aug 2026change of house design from that granted permission under planning file ref. 25/60199, with all associated site worksBirr18 Oct 20262660428
14 Aug 2026retention of dwelling house within the curtilage of an existing dwelling house, effluent treatment system and all associated site works2660429
14 Aug 2026of an extension to the front/ West of the existing house to provide for a four bedroom house and two bedroom family flat, alterations to the existing...Clara18 Oct 20262660430
13 Aug 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...Edenderry17 Oct 20262671
13 Aug 2026the construction of a single-storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing...17 Oct 20262660422
13 Aug 2026the demolition of the existing dwelling house, construction of a replacement single storey dwelling house, installation of a proprietary wastewater...2660423
13 Aug 2026Retention Planning Permission for (a) Side & Rear Extensions to Existing Bungalow Dwelling & (b) Domestic Storage Sheds and all associated site works2660424
13 Aug 2026Construction of dwelling house, effluent treatment system and all associated site worksTullamore17 Oct 20262660426
12 Aug 2026CHANGE OF USE FROM VACANT RETAIL SPACE AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVEL, INCLUDING MINOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS, THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOFLIGHT AND...Tullamore2660419
12 Aug 2026demolition of existing livestock cubicle shed and silo walls and permission to build a new slatted livestock cubicle shed and concrete walled silo...2660420
10 Aug 2026A DWELLING HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK, AND PERCOLATION AREA, DOMESTIC GARAGE, NEW ROADSIDE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS14 Oct 20262669
10 Aug 2026a single-storey side extension to the existing dwelling house including the demolition/removal of the former attached side shed that previously...14 Oct 20262660416
10 Aug 2026the demolition of an existing shed and construction of a new residential development of 18no. dwellings, comprising of 6no. four-bedroom...Tullamore184 Oct 20262660417
8 Aug 2026The construction of a new single-storey detached domestic dwelling & detached domestic garage, the installation of a new septic tank & percolation...12 Oct 20262660412
7 Aug 20261) the construction of a walled silage base with aprons, 2) the extension of an existing agricultural structure, to provide livestock housing with...1 Oct 20262660411
7 Aug 2026to construct a detached garage consisting of a gym area and storage with a workbench area with all ancillary site works1 Oct 20262660413
7 Aug 2026revise house design already granted under planning application 25/60361. The application will also include the installation of an effluent treatment...11 Oct 20262660414
7 Aug 2026a new two storey dwelling, a domestic garage, a new septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated site works2660415
6 Aug 2026the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular...Edenderry12660996
6 Aug 2026renovations to an existing dwelling, a new conservatory, removal of lean-to roof over boiler house, construction of a new single storey extension...130 Sept 20262660408
6 Aug 2026We, Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited, intend to apply for retention permission at this site on land at and between O’Connell Street and Offally Street...Tullamore2660409
6 Aug 2026change of use of the existing bakery to use as a Food Takeaway including signage, a two-storey extension to the rear of the existing property and all...2660410
6 Aug 2026FOR 21/233 FOR A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DETACHED GARAGE, NEW SITE ENTRANCE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS30 Sept 2026EX26011
5 Aug 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...Edenderry129 Sept 20262660407
4 Aug 2026the construction of a temporary, non-severable ancillary family-care unit for the medical accommodation of the applicant’s dependent mother, to...128 Sept 20262660406

Latest decisions

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

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
31 Aug 2026change of design on previously approved planning permission reg 21/31 to new designed Bungalow Type Dwelling & domestic garage with Effluent...ClaraGranted2660360
28 Aug 2026a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, bored well, driveway, entrance and all associated site worksGranted2660355
28 Aug 2026A. A storey and a half extension to the rear of the existing single-storey dwelling. B. A proposed new on-site effluent treatment system and...EdenderryGranted2660367
28 Aug 2026amendments to the design of the dwelling previously approved under Planning Reference No. 2460020. The approved development consisted of a...Granted2660373
26 Aug 20261) the removal of damaged and unsafe vegetation along the eastern roadside boundary adjacent to the regional road, R357. 2) the exterior finishes of...BanagherGranted2660359
25 Aug 2026the construction of a 2-storey dwelling house, single storey garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area, site entrance and all...Granted2660222
24 Aug 2026the continued use of the existing wheel wash (with closed-loop water management system) permitted under planning permission ref. PL2/21/161, within...TullamoreGranted2660346
24 Aug 2026the addition of an off-licence with all ancillary internal modifications in the existing shopGranted2660349
24 Aug 2026the construction of a single story dwelling and garage. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area, new domestic...ClaraGranted2660299
20 Aug 2026Construction of a new dwelling house, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, storm water soakaways, new vehicular entrance and all associated...Granted2660209
19 Aug 2026a) Demolition of existing agricultural building to the rear of The Hoppers public house and removal of the lean-to roof structure attached to same...Granted2560675
19 Aug 2026the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply...Refused2660335
18 Aug 2026THE ERECTION OF A NEW BUNGALOW DWELLING, CONNECTION TO A NEW EFFLUENT WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOLATION AREA, THE ERECTION OF A NEW...TullamoreGranted2661
18 Aug 2026the development will consist of the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular...Granted2660277
18 Aug 2026changes to previously approved drawings (previous planning reference 23/60082) for a new dwelling house and garage and all associated site worksGranted2660333
17 Aug 2026modification of the planning grant at Collins Lane (ref. 23/60059) as follows: The proposed modification comprises to change the creche unit from a...TullamoreGranted2660013
17 Aug 2026Single storey domestic dwelling, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, new recessed entrance & all associated site worksGranted2660331
14 Aug 2026ROOF COVERING FOR YARD ATTACHED TO MILKING PARLOUR AND NEW TYRE STORE / DUNGSTEAD AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSGranted2660328
14 Aug 2026construction of a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter, and all associated site worksTullamoreGranted2660329
13 Aug 2026A DOMESTIC STORAGE SHED AND AMENDMENTS TO BOUNDARY TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING DWELLING AND THE PERMISSION IS FOR A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY EXTENSION TO...TullamoreGranted2642
13 Aug 2026the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, vehicle entrance, boundary treatments, landscaping and all other associated ancillary...ClaraRefused2660327
10 Aug 2026UPGRADING AND EXTEND EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING , TO CONVERT , UPGRADE AND EXTEND EXISTING OUTBUILDING INTO AN ATTACHED ANNEX WITH 1ST FLOOR ELEMENT...Granted2560561
10 Aug 20261, single storey flat roof extension to rear garden (53.3 sq.m); 2, external thermal insulation to existing building facades; 3, all ancillary site...EdenderryGranted2660318
10 Aug 2026for the construction of a new entrance on to a public road and all associated site worksEdenderryGranted2561378
7 Aug 2026(A) DOMESTIC GARAGE, AS CONSTRUCTED TO DATE, AND PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE NO. 25/56 AND FOR PLANNING...Granted2640
7 Aug 2026the renovation of a detached derelict structure, formally a dwelling house, demolition of the existing extension to the rear, construction of new...Granted2660315
7 Aug 2026(A) the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, (B) the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system with associated percolation...EdenderryGranted2660158
6 Aug 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular entrance and all associated site works. The...Granted2660256
5 Aug 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DWELLING, OUTBUILDING, A PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITEWORKSBanagherGranted2657
5 Aug 2026to construct a new community playground and allotment area with associated works on lands leased from St. Cronan’s Parish, Lusmagh, Co. Offaly; to...BanagherGranted2660313
4 Aug 2026the demolition of an existing dwelling house together with all associated site works and servicesBanagherGranted2660244
4 Aug 2026the demolition of an existing dwelling house together with all associated site works and servicesBanagherGranted2660246
4 Aug 2026an existing mobile home, storage shed and temporary septic tank. Permission is also being sought for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment...BirrGranted2560657
31 Jul 202621347 FOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING SLATTED CATTLE HOUSE TO INCLUDE UNDERGROUND SLATTED SLURRY STORAGE, DRY BEDDED SHED FOR CATTLE HOUSING AND ALL...RefusedEX26010
31 Jul 2026a storage container for domestic storage and site entrance. Additionally, permission is being sought to construct a domestic carport and all...Granted2660205
31 Jul 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING WITH A NEW ENTRANCE AND GARAGE, A NEW WELL ON SITE AND A NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND SOIL POLISHING FILTER...Granted2560595
30 Jul 2026CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSGranted266
30 Jul 2026a one storey house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter, recessed entrance and all associated siteworksEdenderryRefused2660303
29 Jul 2026the construction of a new MMC Training Building comprising of a single-storey training workshop, a two storey classroom block with ancillary...Granted2660307
28 Jul 2026a) demolition of existing old cubicle shed, feeding area and underground slatted tank, b) modifications and extension to existing milking parlour and...Granted2660302

Under appeal

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

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
25 Aug 2026a storage container for domestic storage and site entrance. Additionally, permission is being sought to construct a domestic carport and all...Pending2660205
13 Aug 2026(A) Planning Permission for 20 no. houses in Phase 1 of proposed housing development consisting of (i) Type A - 2 no. detached 3-bedroom single...Pending2560508
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
30 Jul 2026the construction of a new dwelling (199.04 sq m) and domestic garage (40 sq m). Permission is also sought for the installation of a wastewater...Pending2560528
1 Jul 2026revisions made to an existing domestic garage. The application will also include elevational changes to the existing garage and all associated site...ClaraPending2560473
26 Jun 2026construction of a new dwelling house, detached garage, new vehicular entrance, new driveway, borewell, waste water treatment system, storm water...Pending2660194
19 Jun 20267 no. dwellinghousesPending2660099
19 Jun 2026the backfilling of a permitted sand and gravel pit (QY75) with Article 27 by product soil and stone; all associated ancillary facilities, including...Pending2560524
19 Jun 2026construction of a new 2 storey dwelling house, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, storm water soakaways, new vehicular entrance and all...ClaraPending2660175
3 Jun 2026TO CONSTRUCT ONE NUMBER DETACHED TWO STOREY DWELLING,ONE NUMBER DETACHED SINGLE STORAGE GARAGE, TO INSTALL A TERTIARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM...Pending2660126
11 May 20261. An overall application area of c. 19.5 hectares; 2. Phased extraction of sand and gravel (wet working) over an area of c. 11.7 hectares with...Pending2560511
31 Mar 2026construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, to include a septic tank and percolation area, proposed connection to mains water supply, new...CONDITIONAL2560488
16 Feb 2026a slatted livestock cubicle shed with underground slurry storage and all ancillary associated site worksBirrCONDITIONAL2560576

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
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
20(A) Planning Permission for 20 no. houses in Phase 1 of proposed housing development consisting of (i) Type A - 2 no. detached 3-bedroom single...Granted2560508
19the Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and construction of 19 no. dwellings, comprising of a mix of single and two storey house types- 2...In progress2560669
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

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Offaly 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.