Infrastructure › Carlow
Can it be built in Carlow?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Carlow, from the operators' own registers.
In Carlow, 6 of 27 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 1 have limited capacity; 2 of 7 substations show no spare demand capacity; 311 homes were started in the past 12 months (5.0 per 1,000 people).
4th of 26 by share of settlements at red22nd of 26 by share of constrained substations12th of 26 by homes started per 1,000 people
Wastewater6 red · 1 amberof 27 settlements; 7 with upgrades planned or underwayElectricity29% constrained2 of 7 substations with no spare demand capacityPlanning, 12 months467 applications217 homes granted · refusal rate 9.5%Homes started, 12 months311+135.6% on the year · 5.0 per 1,000 peopleMedian home price€305k522 sales in 12 months
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinabrannagh | Ballinabrannagh & Killeeshal WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Bilboa | Bilboa WWTP | Red | |
| Clonegal | Clonegal WWTP | Red | |
| Glynn | Glynn WWTP | Red | |
| Killeeshal | Ballinabrannagh & Killeeshal WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Nurney | Nurney WWTP | Red | |
| Palatine | Palatine WWTP | Amber | |
| Ardattin | Ardattin WWTP | Green | |
| Ballinkilleno | Ballinkilleno WWTP | Green | |
| Ballon | Ballon WWTP | Green | |
| Borris | Borris WWTP | Green | |
| Bunclody-Carrickduff | Bunclody WWTP | Green | |
| Carlow | Carlow WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Clonmore (CW) | Clonmore (CW) WWTP | Green | |
| Fenagh | Fenagh (Carlow) WWTP | Green | |
| Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch | Graignamanagh WWTP | Green | |
| Hacketstown | Hacketstown WWTP | Green | |
| Kildavin | Kildavin WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Muinebheag & Leighlinbridge | Muinebheag & Leighlinbridge WTTP | Green | Yes |
| Myshall | Myshall WWTP | Green | |
| Old Leighlin | Old Leighlin WWTP | Green | |
| Rathoe | Rathoe WWTP | Green | |
| Rathvilly | Rathvilly WWTP | Green | |
| St Mullins | St Mullins WWTP | Green | |
| Tiknock | Tiknock WWTP | Green | |
| Tinryland | Tinryland WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Tullow | Tullow WWTP | Green | Yes |
Electricity substations
Spare demand capacityNone
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNCLODY (470000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| POLLERTON (242000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BAGENALSTOWN (389000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| BUNCLODY (470000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| CARLOW (669000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| GRAIGUE (012000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| TULLOW (293000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Carlow, data to 30 Oct 2026. Median decision time 78 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow | 71 | 23 | 0 |
| Bagenalstown | 36 | 21 | 0 |
| Tullow | 34 | 10 | 0 |
| Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch | 24 | 3 | 2 |
| Rathvilly | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Tinryland | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Ballinabranna | 19 | 37 | 0 |
| Hacketstown | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Bunclody-Carrickduff | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Palatine | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Ballon | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Kildavin | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Nurney | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Borris | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Clonegal | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Ardattin | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Leighlinbridge | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Mullins | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilboa | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fenagh | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Myshall | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Tiknock | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Clonmore | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Glynn | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
62 homes · Kilcarrig , Bagenalstown , Co CarlowGranted
the construction of 65 number two storey dwellings, comprising of 22 number semi-detached dwellings, 9 blocks of 3 number terraced dwellings and 4 blocks of 4 number terraced dwellings, new splayed vehicular entrance and separate pedestrian access, connection to local watermain, public sewer, and all associated site development works
ref 2560152 · lodged 3 Jun 2025 · council file
83 homes · Browneshill Road Lower & Link Road , Chapelstown , CarlowGranted
development at this site of c. 2.7 Ha. The development will comprise of the construction of 83 No. residential units and all ancillary works consisting of: 66 No. 2 storey houses (18 No. 3 bed terraced units (c. 98.16 sqm Gross Floor Area (GFA)) 12 No. 2 bed terraced units (c. 82.32 sqm GFA); and 36 No. 3 bed semi-detached units (6 No. c. 113.66 sqm GFA and 30 No. c.114.37 sqm GFA); and 5 No. Sing
ref 2560063 · lodged 20 Mar 2025 · council file
Housing starts
Public projects in Carlow
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borris Railway Viaduct | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Town | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| South East Technological University (Carlow) Science & Health Building | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Carlow Institute of Further Education | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
| Carlow Wastewater Treatment Plant | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Altamont House and Gardens | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Office of Public Works |
| Carrigbrook, Tullow Road, Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Browneshill Rise, Browneshill Road, Chapelstown, Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Rivercourt, Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ballickmoyler, Graigcullen, Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Vision Rathvilly 2040 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Carlow County Council |
| Barrow Valley Greenway - Bagenalstown to Place East | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Tyndell College 70420R | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Railway Link through Carlow College | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Tullow Street | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Potato Market | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Barrack Street Car Park Link | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Barrack Street incl. Shamrock Square | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Carlow Public Realm and Pedestrian Linkage Project - Kennedy Avenue | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Ballyknockan Manor, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| School House Community & Enterprise Centre, Rathvilly | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Carlow County Council |
| Tullow Road Community Hub | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Rural and Community Development |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.