For change of house design as an amendment to the previously permitted development under

Maria Casey and Cillian Boyd have lodged a planning application with Galway County Council to amend the design of a house that was previously permitted under reference number 2561363. The amendment seeks to change the layout of the dwelling on the site at Maínis, Carna, Co Galway. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted alongside the application to assess any potential effects on protected natural habitats and species in the area.

The council received the application on 15 May 2026, with a decision deadline set for 9 July 2026. On 30 June 2026 Galway County Council issued a conditional approval under decision code CONDITIONAL. The decision confirms that the proposed design changes meet the relevant planning policies and environmental safeguards, subject to any conditions that the council may impose before construction can commence.

The application is part of a new submission for a change of house design as an amendment to the previously permitted development. It follows the same procedural framework used for other residential developments in the county, such as recent applications at Toberbrackan and An Carn Mór Thiar. The inclusion of a Natura Impact Statement reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to protecting Ireland’s Natura 2000 sites.

For full details of the decision and any conditions attached, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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