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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 13 Oct 2025 to 13 Oct 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Offaly planning, 12 months to 13 Oct 2026

Applications received840
Granted300
Refused43
Refusal rate (of decided)12.5%
Median time to decision58 days
Withdrawn12
Still in the system485
Taken to appeal16
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Offaly. 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 13 Oct 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
30 Sept 2026proposed extension to existing multi-purpose agricultural shed (not for the housing of animals) and all associated site development works. Permission...––24 Nov 20262660513
30 Sept 2026Full planning permission for revisions to the site boundaries associated with the existing residential building, domestic garage and wastewater...Banagher––2660514
30 Sept 2026A) demolition of the existing side extension; B) construction of a new front porch; and C) construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and...–––2660515
29 Sept 2026( A ). CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY , EXTENTION TO EXISTING DWELLING CONSISTING OF A PROPOSED DINING ROOM . ( B ). CONSTRUCT ONE NUMBER SINGLE STOREY...––23 Nov 20262660510
29 Sept 2026the demolition of existing agricultural sheds and structures on-site and the construction and operation of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for...––23 Nov 20262660511
28 Sept 2026NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCIALLRY SITE WORKS––22 Nov 20262686
26 Sept 2026the construction of single storey domestic garage consisting of home gym, WC, store area and campervan store, and all associated site works–––2660507
25 Sept 2026A) demolition of the existing side extension; B) construction of a new front porch; and C) construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and...–––2660504
25 Sept 2026The works relate to alterations to an existing dwelling. The retention and completion works include a) removal of existing floors and casting of a...Edenderry–19 Nov 20262660505
25 Sept 2026the change of house type under previously granted permission (planning reference number - 2560060) and including all ancillary associated site works–––2660506
25 Sept 2026the construction of a new dwelling and waste water treatment system and all associated site works––19 Nov 20262660508
25 Sept 2026• A battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, comprising battery containers with integrated heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) units...––19 Nov 20262660509
24 Sept 2026the construction of a new dwelling and waste water treatment system and all associated site works–––2660500
24 Sept 2026the construction of two detached single story houses, Installation of two proprietary wastewater treatment systems and associated soil polishing...–218 Nov 20262660501
24 Sept 20261.The construction of a two-storey industrial building comprising 6 no. individual commercial/industrial units 2. Construction of boundary treatments...Edenderry–18 Nov 20262660502
24 Sept 2026a) Construction of a 2 storey rear extension to the rear of 9 High Street, to be used for gym recreational exercise facility purposes; including a...Tullamore–18 Nov 20262660503
23 Sept 2026Planning Retention and development consisting of the retention and completion of an existing partially completed dwelling house, the construction of...Banagher––2660499
21 Sept 2026the construction of a two storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular entrance and all associated site...–115 Nov 20262660498
21 Sept 2026ERECTION OF 5 NO. DWELLINGS, (4 TWO STOREY SEMI DETACHED & 1 BUNGALOW) WITH ENTRANCE ROAD & ANCILLARY WORKS, WITH CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SERVICES––15 Nov 20262685
18 Sept 2026PL2/21/412 CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY PORCH EXTENSION TO THE SOUTH, SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS TO THE NORTH, AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING WINDOW AND...Tullamore–12 Nov 2026EX26015
18 Sept 2026the construction of a double-sided open storage rack steel structure with canopy, revision of site boundaries and all associated site works to...––12 Nov 20262660496
18 Sept 2026dwelling house, new effluent treatment system and all associated site works within the curtilage of an existing dwelling house–112 Nov 20262660497
18 Sept 2026CONSTRUCTION OF DOMESTIC GARAGE WITH STORAGE AREA––12 Nov 20262684
17 Sept 2026THE ERECTION OF A DWELLING, GARAGE, ENTRANCE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS–111 Nov 20262660494
17 Sept 2026NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS–111 Nov 20262683
16 Sept 2026the construction of a storey and a half dwelling house, garage, vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system/polishing filter and any associated...–110 Nov 20262660492
16 Sept 2026a dormer style dwelling, wastewater treatment system, new recessed entrance & all associated site works–110 Nov 20262660493
15 Sept 2026domestic garage and all ancillary works–19 Nov 20262660491
15 Sept 2026AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION REF 23-110(A) ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO REAR ROOF OF DWELLING HOUSE INCLUDING CHANGE OF ROOF...Tullamore–9 Nov 20262682
14 Sept 2026• A high-bay logistics warehouse with racking and 4 associated loading docks and marshalling areas • Ancillary office area over three floors for...Clara–8 Nov 20262660490
14 Sept 2026CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSClara18 Nov 20262681
14 Sept 2026for interior layout alterations to the existing cottage, new single storey extension to the side and rear of the house, replacement septic tank and...Edenderry–8 Nov 20262661023
11 Sept 2026development at this site, Main Street Birr Co Offaly R42 Y9Y5. The Development will consist of Full Planning Permission for change of use of the...–––2660487
11 Sept 2026existing domestic shed and associated siteworks–15 Nov 20262660488
11 Sept 2026a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of Clonmacnoise, Tullaghbeg, Clonfinlough and Clonascra in...––5 Nov 20262660489
11 Sept 2026EXTENSION ONTO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE SAME INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS, INTERIOR WORKS AND ALL OTHER ANCILLARY WORKS–––2680
10 Sept 2026construction of a bungalow style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, site entrance, boundary fence, wastewater treatment system with...–14 Nov 20262660486
10 Sept 2026(A) 1 NO. DOMESTIC HOUSE AS CONSTRUCTED, INCLUDING A CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL FINISH TO THE FACADE FROM NAP PLASTER TO PEBBLE DASH; (B) RETENTION OF 1...–––2678
10 Sept 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) VEHICULAR...–14 Nov 20262679
9 Sept 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...––3 Nov 2026EX26014

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 13 Oct 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
1 Oct 2026(a) single storey rear extension to existing cottage (b) septic tank & raised percolation area & (c) vehicular entrance and all associated site works–Granted2660221
1 Oct 2026a change of use from 4nr shop units to 5nr apartments, including the removal of shopfronts on the front elevation and their replacement with rendered...EdenderryGranted2660250
1 Oct 2026The construction of a new single-storey detached domestic dwelling & detached domestic garage, the installation of a new septic tank & percolation...–Granted2660412
30 Sept 2026to construct a detached garage consisting of a gym area and storage with a workbench area with all ancillary site works–Granted2660413
29 Sept 2026FOR 21/233 FOR A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DETACHED GARAGE, NEW SITE ENTRANCE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS–GrantedEX26011
29 Sept 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK, PERCOLATION AREA, ENTRANCE AND ASSOCIATED SITEWORKSTullamoreGranted2659
29 Sept 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...EdenderryGranted2660407
28 Sept 2026the construction of a new dwelling house, new garage, new effluent treatment system and all associated site development works–Granted2660325
28 Sept 2026the construction of a temporary, non-severable ancillary family-care unit for the medical accommodation of the applicant’s dependent mother, to...–Granted2660406
25 Sept 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DWELLING, DOMESTIC OUTBUILDING, A PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER, ALL ASSOCIATED...TullamoreGranted2644
25 Sept 2026the construction of two new dwelling houses, two new effluent treatment systems and all associated site development works–Granted2660043
24 Sept 2026development comprising works to the existing 2 No. rugby pitches which includes: 1/Installation of 2 No. prefabricated concrete spectator stands. 2/...–Granted2660405
23 Sept 2026the Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and construction of 19 no. dwellings, comprising of a mix of single and two storey house types- 2...–Granted2560669
22 Sept 2026Construction of an extension to the rear of existing dwelling. The extension will consist of enlarged kitchen and dining space. The application will...TullamoreGranted2660403
22 Sept 2026an extension and alterations to an existing dwelling, new detached garage, new site entrance, treatment system and percolation area and all...–Granted2660404
21 Sept 2026a new two-storey dwelling house, garage, site entrance, septic tank with percolation area, and all ancillary associated site works–Granted2660321
18 Sept 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DWELLING, DOMESTIC OUTBUILDING, A PROPOSED SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA, ALL ASSOCIATED SITEWORKS...–Granted2643
18 Sept 2026will consist of: (A.) Erection of a single storey type house (B.) The installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and soil polishing...EdenderryRefused2660859
17 Sept 2026construction of a new dwelling, garage, new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works–Granted2660393
16 Sept 2026the construction of a warehouse/storage unit to include staff offices and facilities, site entrance/exit, car parking, connection to public services...–Granted2560672
16 Sept 20261. Renovation and upgrade works to existing cottage including (i) New natural slate roof covering (ii) new doors and windows 2. Construction of...EdenderryRefused2660291
16 Sept 2026the construction of a dwelling house, installation of sewerage treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works–Granted2660310
16 Sept 2026the demolition of a 2-storey house and attached garage and the construction of a new 2-storey dormer house, above a part basement level, a single...TullamoreGranted2660320
16 Sept 2026(RED 111) a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy...–Granted2660233
16 Sept 2026kitchen and bedroom extensions to rear of house and retention of front boundary wall and piers, outbuildings and sheds as constructed and all...TullamoreGranted2660239
14 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...–Refused2660390
11 Sept 2026the demolition of the existing shed on the site, and the construction of 8 no. two-storey, terraced housing units in 2 no. blocks, a new entrance...EdenderryGranted2660276
11 Sept 2026Single storey house, garage, effluent treatment system and all associated site works–Granted2660154
9 Sept 2026EXISTING AGRICULTURAL SHED AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSTullamoreGranted25132
9 Sept 2026Development consists of retention of existing domestic sheds and associated siteworks–Granted2660381
9 Sept 2026the 2 No. existing sheds–Granted2660385
8 Sept 2026FOR 21/31 (A) 1 NO. NEW BUNGALOW TYPE DWELLING, (B) 1 NO. NEW DOMESTIC GARAGE (C) INSTALLATION OF A NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (D) NEW...ClaraGrantedEX26013
8 Sept 2026pitch alterations to include relocation of the main pitch and existing flood lighting, new artificial grass surface to the new main pitch location...EdenderryGranted2660232
8 Sept 2026the construction of single storey extensions to existing buildings forming stores to the North & West sides of Building A and to the East side of...–Granted2560636
4 Sept 2026change of house type under previously granted permission. (planning reference number - 21494) and including all ancillary associated site worksBanagherGranted2660370
4 Sept 2026is being sought for the following: a) Partial demolition of a derelict structure and outbuildings. b) Construction of foundations and sub floor for...–Granted2660372
4 Sept 2026the installation of a 33 metres multi user lattice telecommunications support structure carrying antennas, dishes, remote radio units (RRU’s)...–Granted2660172
3 Sept 2026a livestock shed, including ancillary areas and all associated site worksBirrGranted2660369
2 Sept 2026widening of the existing vehicular entrance and expansion of the existing driveway; revisions to the height of existing boundary walls to the south...–Granted2660363
1 Sept 2026the extension of the existing Astroturf pitch with associated floodlights, a new Astroturf surface on pitch 2 with associated floodlights, an...TullamoreGranted2660365

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 13 Oct 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
28 Sept 2026construction of a new dwelling, garage, new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works––Pending2660393
28 Sept 2026the installation of a 33 metres multi user lattice telecommunications support structure carrying antennas, dishes, remote radio units (RRU’s)...––Pending2660172
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
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
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 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...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
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 worksBirr–CONDITIONAL2560576

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 13 Oct 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...–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

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Offaly planning authority in the 12 months to 13 Oct 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.