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Online Planning Enquiry System

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Planning Application Process

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Thrive Project Strand 1 - West Area of Galway City Centre

Galway City Council, supported by urban design and engagement specialists Allies and Morrison, are producing an Integrated Urban Strategy for the West Area of Galway City Centre. 

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CASUAL TRADING LICENCES

Variation No 3

Notice of Proposed Variation no. 3 to the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029

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Salthill Village and Seafront Framework Plan

Galway City Council, supported by Urban Design and Engagement specialists, Allies and Morrison, is launching an exciting project to explore local priorities to help shape the future of Salthill Village and Seafront. 

Throughout 2025, the project team will be out and about in Salthill and getting in touch with local community, business and leisure groups. This is an opportunity to  share your views on what you love about Salthill and what improvements can be made to the area.  

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City Development Plan 2023-2029

The Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 sets out the policies and objectives for the development of the City over the plan period. The plan has been prepared in accordance with the steps set out in the Planning and Development Acts.

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Heritage and Conservation

In general terms, heritage is what we have inherited from the past, that would remain untouched, but it is much more. It is a link to our past which helps us understand our traditions and how we have evolved as society. Heritage makes the essence that brings us together as a community.

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Latest Planning News

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Public Consultation Opens on Economic Development Strategy for Galway City and County

21 April 2026

Galway City Council and Galway County Council, supported by Grant Thornton, have launched a public consultation to inform the development of a joint Economic Development Strategy for Galway City and County. This strategy will help shape the growth of Galway City and County over the next decade and beyond and inform decisions on key economic areas including job creation, enterprise and cluster development.

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Galway City Council Extends Approved List of Newspapers for Publishing Planning Notices

16 March 2026

Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the list of approved outlets for the publication of statutory planning notices has now been expanded to include Irish language publications, Tuairisc, and An Páipéar. This update reflects Galway City Council’s commitment to supporting the Irish language and enhancing the availability of public services through Irish.