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David Caitlin Hansberry wants to build a new private house at Dangan Oughter, Barnaderg, near Tuam, along with a garage and store. The development will include its own wastewater treatment system and all necessary site works to make it fully serviced.
Tuam Energy Park Limited has been given the green light to build a large solar farm covering 48 hectares near Tuam, generating renewable electricity for 40 years before being dismantled. The development will include rows of ground-mounted solar panels, transformers, security fencing and access tracks across farmland at Shantallow, Cloonascragh and Togher More.
Sean Hogan has been given the green light to make changes to the design and appearance of a house he's building at Carrowmacowan, Tuam. The changes are to the house plans and elevations that were originally approved, and the decision includes permission for all the related site works like driveways and groundworks.
Eleanora Gaydon has been granted permission to build a new house and garage at Belmont on Cloghans Hill in Tuam, along with a treatment plant and polishing filter for waste water. The decision was made on 7 May 2026, subject to conditions.
Enda Hynes wants to restore two protected structures in Tuam and make some changes to the buildings. The work includes fixing up the interiors, removing a rear extension from one building and replacing it with a new structure, and converting an old outhouse into a home office and gym.
Lally Carpentry Building Limited has been given the go-ahead to make changes to the house and garage plans that were originally approved for a site in Knockatee East, Dunmore, Tuam. The decision comes with conditions attached.
Eir wanted to put up a 21-metre high telecommunications tower with antennas and dishes at Blackacre in Tuam, surrounded by security fencing. Galway County Council refused the application on 5 May 2026.
Dylan Burke has been granted permission to build a new house and garage at Cahernahoon, near Tuam. The development will include a wastewater treatment plant and percolation area to handle sewage. Permission came through with conditions on 1 May 2026.
Michael Andrew Mc Walter has permission to knock down an existing house and shed at Lissavally in Tuam and replace them with a slatted shed. The project includes concrete aprons and related site works. Permission was granted with conditions on 30 April 2026.
Brian Canney has had permission granted to keep a domestic garage and storage shed that he's built at his home in Claretuam, near Belclare outside Tuam. The council approved the retention on condition he meets certain requirements for the buildings and the work on the site.
Hynes Plant Tool Hire in Tuam has been given conditional approval to modify a building that was already permitted. The changes include revamped building elevations, adding storage on the first floor, building a new entrance porch, improving security features on the eastern and western boundaries, and rearranging the car park layout to fit the new porch.
Hughie Keating has been given the go-ahead to add a single storey extension to the side of his house in Belclare, near Tuam. He's also building a larger garage and car port that will incorporate a garage foundation from a previous planning permission. The decision came through in April 2026 with conditions attached.
Colin Treacy and Eimer Garvey have been given the go-ahead to build a new house and garage at Liss, near Abbeyknockmoy. The development will also include a wastewater treatment system and associated site works to service the new home.
Paul Flaherty has been given the go-ahead to convert his attic into living space at Kilmore, Tuam, with new roof lights added. He's also retaining a storage shed extension that was built beside his garage. The council has approved both works, subject to conditions.
Austin Lambe is seeking retention permission for a dwelling house at Cahergal, Tuam that has already been built. The house was originally granted planning permission back in 2001, and this application is to formally retain it as constructed.