Refused: new house, garage and sewerage system at Indreabhan

A planning application for a new house, a domestic garage and an on‑site sewerage system at An Lochán Beag on Bothar an Lochan in Indreabhan, Co. Galway, was refused by Galway County Council on 6 May 2026. The proposal was submitted by Méabh Ní Thuathalain and Finian O'Gorman and was received by the council on 20 February 2026, with a decision deadline of 17 May 2026. The council’s decision code was REFUSED.

The site, situated in the rural part of Indreabhan, would have seen the construction of a new dwelling and associated outbuildings, together with a new effluent treatment system. The council’s refusal means that the applicants will not be able to proceed with the development as outlined in their application.

The decision follows a series of other planning outcomes in the county. In recent weeks, the council has granted permission for a new house, garage and sewage system at Gorteennaglogh in Renvyle, while other applications for new dwellings and domestic garages in Portumna, Oranmore and Athenry have received mixed outcomes, with some being approved and others refused.

The refusal at Indreabhan reflects the council’s assessment of the proposal against local planning policies and the suitability of the site for the proposed development. The applicants may appeal the decision or submit a revised application, but any further action will be subject to the council’s planning framework and local development plans.

For the full council file and details of the decision, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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