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Planning permission in Dungarvan

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

Granted in Dungarvan

226 granted, 31 refused in the last 5 years. That is 2 points below the Waterford average.

Applications
369

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
257

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
25%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Dungarvan

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

Granted
The demolition of existing single storey garage & rear extensions to be replaced with a new 2 storey extension to the side & new single storey...
26 T.J. Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, reference 2660619
7 Oct 2026
Granted
The construction of a two-storey extension to East of the existing dwelling including alterations to existing dwelling, new velux rooflights,...
No. 53 Abbey Gardens, Abbeyside, Dungarvan Co. Waterford, reference 2660560
17 Sept 2026
Granted
Demolition of the existing buildings with full site clearance and the construction of a 6-storey mixed use development including a commercial unit...
Davitts Quay and TF Meagher Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, reference 2560575
8 Sept 2026
Granted
For the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing house along with all associated site works
14 Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, reference 2660479
19 Aug 2026
Granted
Change of use of Unit 32 (FG01) from restaurant (Previous Planning Permission 39/07) to office use and the amalgamation of Unit 32 (FG01) with...
Unit 32 (FG01) & Unit 33 FG02), Block F Richard A Walsh St, Dungarvan Co Waterford, reference 2660437
6 Aug 2026
Refused
1) Demolition of an existing 3 storey commercial office building, 2) Construction of a new 3 storey commercial office building including solar...
Corner of Saint Augustine Street & 17 Parnell Street, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, reference 2660354
15 Jul 2026
Granted
The demolition and removal of an existing LPG fuel tank and its associated enclosure to facilitate the proposed development, (ii) the construction...
Dungarvan College, Youghal Road Dungarvan, County Waterford, reference 2660326
7 Jul 2026
Granted
Construction of a single storey garden room incorporating a home office, gym, storage, and all associated site works to the rear of existing dwelling
29 Comeragh Cresent, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, reference 2660264
12 Jun 2026

Dungarvan 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.

Dungarvan approval rates by project type

How often each kind of project was granted in Dungarvan over the last 5 years. Types with fewer than 15 decisions are left out.

House extension101 decided
98%
Attic conversion28 decided
96%

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Common questions about Dungarvan planning

Do I need planning permission in Dungarvan?

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

Who decides planning applications in Dungarvan?

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

How many planning applications are granted in Dungarvan?

88 in 100 decided applications in Dungarvan were granted over the last 5 years, from 257 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.