Can it be built in Offaly?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Offaly, from the operators' own registers.
In Offaly, 2 of 29 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 1 have limited capacity; 5 of 13 substations show no spare demand capacity; 129 homes were started in the past 12 months (1.6 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloneygowan | Cloneygowan WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Walsh Island | Walsh Island WWTP | Red | |
| Edenderry | Edenderry WWTP | Amber | Yes |
| Ballinagar | Ballinagar WWTP | Green | |
| Ballycumber | Clara WWTP | Green | |
| Banagher | Banagher WWTP | Green | |
| Belmont | Ferbane WWTP | Green | |
| Birr | Birr WWTP | Green | |
| Bracknagh | Bracknagh WWTP | Green | |
| Clara | Clara WWTP | Green | |
| Cloghan | Cloghan WWTP | Green | |
| Clonbullogue | Clonbullogue WWTP | Green | |
| Coolderry | Coolderry WWTP | Green | |
| Daingean | Daingean WWTP | Green | |
| Ferbane | Ferbane WWTP | Green | |
| Geashill | Geashill WWTP | Green | |
| Kilcormac | Kilcormac WWTP | Green | |
| Killeigh | Killeigh WWTP | Green | |
| Kinnitty | Kinnitty WWTP | Green | |
| Leamonaghan | Leamonaghan WWTP | Green | |
| Moneygall | Moneygall WWTP | Green | |
| Mountbolus | Mountbolus WWTP | Green | |
| Mucklagh | Mucklagh WWTP | Green | |
| Rahan | Rahan WWTP | Green | |
| Rhode | Rhode WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Shannon Harbour | Shannon Harbour WWTP | Green | |
| Shannonbridge | Shannonbridge WWTP | Green | |
| Shinrone | Shinrone WWTP | Green | |
| Tullamore | Tullamore WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLONMINCH (650000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| DALLOW (673000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| EDENDERRY (203000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| PORTARLINGTON (160000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| PORTARLINGTON (160000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| BANAGHER (305000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| BIRR (056000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.9 | 4.4 |
| CLARA (051000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.2 | 8.0 |
| DALLOW (673000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 6.4 | 4.4 |
| LUMCLOON (147000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| SRAH (484000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| SRAH (484000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.3 | 9.8 |
| THORNSBERRY (717000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 65.1 | 43.2 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Offaly, data to 21 Oct 2026. Median decision time 76 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone | 100 | 129 | 0 |
| Tullamore | 90 | 49 | 8 |
| Edenderry | 53 | 105 | 7 |
| Birr | 42 | 6 | 4 |
| Clara | 32 | 9 | 9 |
| Rhode | 31 | 11 | 8 |
| Rahan | 23 | 11 | 10 |
| Mountbolus | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Daingean | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Ferbane | 20 | 5 | 7 |
| Ballycumber | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Mucklagh | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Cloghan | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Kilcormac | 17 | 21 | 4 |
| Geashill | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Kinnitty | 16 | 8 | 9 |
| Banagher | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Ballycommon | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| Bracknagh | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Moneygall | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Walsh Island | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Killeigh | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballinagar | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Clonbullogue | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Cloneygowan | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Shinrone | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Shannon Harbour | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Belmont | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Shannonbridge | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Coolderry | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
a Residential development of 66no. Dwellings consisting of:• 1no. Type A1 Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 5no. Type A Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 12no. Type B Semi Detached 2 Storey 3 Bed Dwelling • 7no. Type C End Terrace 2 Storey 3 Bed Dwelling • 6no. Type C1 Mid Terrace 2 Storey 3 Bed Dwelling • 5no. Type C2 End Terrace 2 Storey 3 Bed Dwelling • 10no. Type D Mid Terrace 2 St
92no. Dwellings consisting of: • 19no. Type A Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 1no. Type A1 Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 10no. Type B Semi Detached 2 Storey 3 Bed Dwelling • 9no. Type C Ground Floor 1 Bed Maisonette • 1no. Type C2 Ground Floor 1 Bed Maisonette • 9no. Type C1 2 Storey 2 Bed Duplex Maisonette • 1no. Type C3 2 Storey 2 Bed Duplex Maisonette • 20no. Type D Mid Terrac
amendments & modifications to the permission granted for 98residential units (including 28 no. apartments) & a community creche under Ref. 21/328, made concurrently with an application for modifications to the permission granted under Ref. 21/327, including: -Elevational & design changes to all dwelling units; -Relocation of the 2.4m high northern boundary wall; -Repositioning of the permitted dwe
amendments and modifications to the permission granted for 98 residential units (including 36 no. apartments within three duplex blocks) under Planning Ref. 21/327 (no change is proposed to the number of dwelling units or dwelling mix). This application is being made concurrently with an application for modifications to the permission granted under Planning Ref. 21/328 on lands to the east. This d
Housing starts
Public projects in Offaly
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenderry Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Area | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Libraries Capital Programme - Edenderry Library | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Edenderry Regeneration - Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Kearney’s Field, Tullamore, Co. Offaly | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Raheen, Clara | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Banagher Regeneration Projects | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Edenderry Community Nursing Unit, Ofalia House. | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Riada House Community Nursing Unit, Tullamore | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| International Mountain Biking Project - Location #1 of 5 - Slieve Bloom | 4. Implementation | – | Coillte |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Edenderry Regeneration Phase II | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Ferbane Regeneration | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| National Parks - Location #3 of 8 - Sliabh Bloom | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Ireland’s National Parks - Location #6 of 6 - Sliabh Bloom | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Grand Canal Greenway - Daingean to Tullamore & Henesy's Bridge to Turraun | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Grand Canal Greenway - Daingean to Edenderry | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Transport |
| Shannon Monastic Greenway - Shannon Bridge to Athlone | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Transport |
| Grand Canal Greenway - Kilbeggan Link | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Grand Canal Greenway - Killina to Killina School | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Grand Canal Greenway - Leabeg to Boora | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Transport |
| Cloncreen Windfarm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Bord na Móna |
| Derrinlough Wind Farm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Bord na Móna |
| Cloncreen Battery Storage | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Bord na Móna |
| Arden Road, Tullamore | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Health |
| Gallen Community School Ferbane 91515W | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Banagher College 76105Q | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Education |
| Tullamore Urban Area - (1a &1b) Tullamore St. Enhancement Scheme, Incl. Pedestrian Bridge | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Area - Meath Lane Phase 1 | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - Tullamore Regeneration Framework | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - Options Viability Appraisal & Masterplan | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Area - (3a) Construction Of Grand Central Greenway, Urban Section | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - O'Connor Square To Church Street Link & Urban Area | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - Remote Working Hub | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - High Street To Tanyard - New Street Link | 4. Implementation | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - Meath Lane Link & Civic Space | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Tullamore Urban Regeneration and Development 2020 - Acres Folly Enhancements | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Edenderry Regeneration - Phase 3 "redevelopment of the former derelict Tesco site" | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Offaly County Council |
| Moneygall Community Centre | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Department of Rural and Community Development |
| Edenderry Wastewater Treatment Plant | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Uisce Éireann |
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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.