Permission for development which consists of: Retention - retain alteration of roof over

Galway City Council has received a planning application from local resident Liam Dilleen that seeks to retain a roof over a single‑storey extension at the rear of a dwelling at 4 Walsh’s Terrace, Woodquay, Galway (postcode H91 WN8E). The application, submitted on 18 May 2026, is listed as “invalid” in the council’s online planning portal, although no specific reason for the invalidation is provided in the public record.

The proposal concerns a roof alteration over the rear extension of the property. The applicant has requested that the council retain the existing roof structure, presumably to preserve the current appearance and structural integrity of the extension. The planning portal records the application as a “retention” request, but the portal does not disclose the technical or regulatory basis for the decision that the application is invalid.

Galway City Council will review the application and is scheduled to issue a decision by 12 July 2026. The decision code for the application is listed as “N/A,” indicating that no formal decision has yet been made. The council’s planning officers will consider the application against the relevant planning policies, building regulations, and any objections that may have been raised by neighbours or other stakeholders.

The council’s planning portal does not provide details on whether the application was rejected for technical reasons, such as non‑compliance with building codes, or for policy reasons, such as the extension not meeting the council’s design guidelines. As a result, the applicant and the local community will need to await the council’s formal decision to understand the precise grounds for the invalidation.

The case highlights the importance of ensuring that planning applications are fully compliant with the council’s requirements before submission. Applicants are encouraged to seek professional advice and to consult the council’s planning guidelines to avoid delays or rejections.

For further details, see the Galway City Council planning portal entry for the application at 4 Walsh’s Terrace, Woodquay, Galway.

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