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New house and garage built at Carrownamaddra, Kinvara

Gerard Staunton has been granted permission to build a new house and garage at Carrownamaddra in Kinvara, along with a treatment system for wastewater. The decision came through with conditions attached on 13 May 2026.

Gerard Staunton
File ref: 2660446 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

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Rear extension, elevation changes and attic conversion to living space

Rita Tully and Damian Smyth have been granted permission to extend their home at Lisheeneenaun West in Kinvara. The project involves building a rear extension, altering the elevation, and converting the attic space into usable living areas. The decision came through with conditions on 29 April 2026.

Rita Tully & Damian Smyth
File ref: 2660347 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

New slatted shed with calf facilities and handling area approved

Elaine Murphy has been given the go-ahead to build a new slatted shed with a calf creep area and handling facilities at Lisheeneenaun East near Kinvara. The project includes all the associated site works and services needed to support the farming operation.

Elaine Murphy
File ref: 2660340 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

Swap approved apartments for semi-detached houses on same Kinvara site

Leonard Murphy has got the go-ahead to build 2 semi-detached four-bedroom houses in Kinvara instead of the 4 apartment units that were previously approved. The new houses will be two-and-a-half storeys tall, with parking spaces fitted out ready for EV charging points, plus revised access, landscaping and drainage arrangements.

Leonard Murphy
File ref: 2660299 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

New agricultural shed with calf creep area built at Crossooha, Kinvara

Stephen Moylan is proposing to build a new slatted shed with a calf creep area at Crossooha in Kinvara, and keep an existing storage shed on the site. The application includes a Natura Impact Statement, which means the council will assess any potential effects on nearby protected wildlife areas.

Stephen Moylan
File ref: 2660583 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

Three-bay slatted cattle shed construction at Geehy South, Kinvara

Michael T Mahon wants to build a three-bay slatted cattle shed at Geehy South in Kinvara. This type of structure is commonly used for housing and managing cattle on farms. The application has been decided by Galway County Council.

Michael T Mahon
File ref: 2666 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)

House extension with raised rear roof, new porch and garage

Paula Hickey is getting permission to extend her house at Moy, Burren House in Kinvara. The work includes raising the roof at the back to create extra living space, adding a front porch, building a garage, and making changes to the exterior.

Paula Hickey
File ref: 2660458 · Galway County Council
Galway County Council (Planning)