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The Galway County Council has received a planning application under reference 266077 for a proposed attic conversion and extensions at Bellayarha South, Loughrea, Co. Galway (postcode H62 AY60). The applicant, Michael and Samantha O’Connell, has submitted plans for an existing two‑storey dwelling house. The proposal includes an attic‑level extension to the south and a first‑floor extension to the south of the existing structure, together with all associated site works.

The application was formally lodged on 21 May 2026 and is currently in the pre‑validation stage. The council will review the plans and is expected to issue a decision by 15 July 2026. The status of the application is not yet recorded beyond the pre‑validation phase, but the reference number 266077 is being tracked by the council’s planning system.

Residents of Bellayarha South and the wider Loughrea area can view the application details on the Galway County Council website. The council will consider the impact of the proposed works on the local environment, building regulations and planning policy before making a final determination.

For further details, see the Galway County Council planning portal.

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