Important Planning Information during COVID19

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:54:00 BST

The Planning Section will remain closed to the public until further notice. Planning queries can be made via phone (091) 509308 or email at planning@GalwayCoCo.ie

Planning applications can be made by post only.

For submission of a very large application, please contact the Planning office by email or phone for an appointment.

For the duration of the Covid-19 emergency, some new exemptions have been introduced including:

• Planning in relation to restaurants and cafes providing takeaway and delivery.
• Provision of temporary health facilities including hospitals, isolation units and stepdown facilities.
• Statutory periods applying under the Planning Acts are paused. The pause period has commenced and is up to and including the 20th April 2020 (subject to extended duration if required).
• Applications that are still within the statutory period for receipt of submissions will have the benefit of the extra period for such submissions.

 

Further information at FAQ - Planning Timelines Covid-19 23 May 2020‌

or by contacting the Planning office.