Home extension with new outbuildings, dormer windows and patio in Barna

The Galway County Council has received a conditional planning application from Aoife and Lorcan O'Callarain to extend their home at Na Foraí Maola Thoir, Na Foraí Maola Thiar, Barna. The proposal includes a new shed, carport, covered patio area with balcony over, two dormer windows, a gable wall extension on the south side at first‑floor level and internal layout changes.

The application was submitted on 17 April 2026 and is now awaiting assessment. A decision is due by 11 June 2026; the council has already issued a conditional decision on 4 June 2026, indicating that the proposal meets key planning criteria but requires certain conditions to be met before approval.

The applicants plan to rework fenestration throughout the house and modify internal layout. The new shed will provide additional storage space while the carport will accommodate two vehicles. The covered patio area with balcony is intended to create an outdoor living space that can be used year round.

The addition of two dormer windows will increase natural light in the upper floor rooms, while the gable wall extension on the south side will add extra interior space and improve the building’s symmetry. The internal changes include reconfiguring room layouts and updating window placements to enhance energy efficiency.

The council has noted that the proposal is consistent with local planning policies for Barna, which encourage the use of existing sites for residential development and the preservation of the area’s character. The conditional decision will be reviewed once the applicants submit evidence that they have complied with the conditions set out by the council.

For more details see the Galway County Council planning file (Reference 2660590).

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