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Planning permission in Portumna

Planning permission in Portumna is decided by Galway County Council. Search Portumna planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Portumna over the last 5 years.

Granted in Portumna

30 granted, 6 refused in the last 5 years. That is 1 point above the Galway average.

Applications
43

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
36

Granted or refused

Typical wait
8weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
25%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Portumna

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Galway County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
For construction of an extension to the side (East) and rear (North) elevations of an existing detached dormer dwelling;
Portumna, Clonfert Avenue, Co. Galway, reference 2699
3 Sept 2026
Granted
For the construction of a new storage/warehouse facility along with ancillary site works as well as retention permission to existing trade shop...
Portumna, Dominic Street, Galway, reference 2660087
19 Mar 2026
Granted
For the construction of a new two and three-storey extension to the north of the existing buildings consisting of classrooms, library, staffroom,...
Portumna, St. Brigid's Road Portumna, Co. Galway, reference 2560632
3 Feb 2026
Refused
To construct 13 residential units, comprising of 10 number two storey semi-detached, 2 number single storey semi-detached and 1 number detached...
Portumna, Saint Brigid's Road, Co. Galway, reference 25231
3 Nov 2025
Granted
For the construction of a serviced dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance and all associated services.
Fairyhill, Portumna, Co. Galway, reference 2561261
30 Oct 2025
Granted
To construct 1) a new single storey extension to rear of existing house.
Fairyhill, Portumna, Co. Galway, reference 2560839
19 Aug 2025
Granted
For the demolition of existing house and construction of new dwellinghouse and associated services.
Fairyhill, Portumna, co galway, reference 2461768
21 Feb 2025
Granted
For the conversion of existing Barn structure into residential use for the purposes of short term letting.
Portumna, Abbey Street, Co. Galway, reference 2460558
9 Jul 2024

Portumna planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Portumna planning

Do I need planning permission in Portumna?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Portumna as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Galway County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Portumna?

Galway County Council is the planning authority for Portumna. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Portumna?

83 in 100 decided applications in Portumna were granted over the last 5 years, from 36 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.