Latest commencement records.

303 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 280 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

3–9 Aug 2026 Week303 notices303 link to the official notice303 linked to a project26 counties1,058 units stated

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303 records

Fore, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 24-9

Alterations to previously granted application ref: 07/2009, to construct a single storey linkway to new one & a half storey extension amounting to 229sq. Mt’s in floor area, to rear of existing one & a half storey semi-detached dwelling. The revised application seeks to replace this proposal with the construction of a one & a half storey extension to rear of existing dwelling amounting to 103sq. Mt’s in floor area, that incorporates a kitchen dinning and utility area, with added master bedroom and en-suite. The above works will also allow for the provision of new wastewater treatment system with added percolation area, in addition to a new detached single storey garage.

Start date 9 Aug 2026Start date 9 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2560314

The construction of a single storey dwelling, new entrance, bored well, tertiary treatment system & infiltration/treatment area, and all associated site works

Start date 9 Aug 2026Start date 9 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Cloghan, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60337

construction of a new bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated ancillary site services at Cooksborough, Cloughan, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Start date 8 Aug 2026Start date 8 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0187/WEB

Demolition of original 60.1 sq/m single storey cottage. 2. Construction of a 90.0 sq/m single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling and all associated siteworks. 3. Alterations to existing entrance to include new granite walls and pillars, new automatic gate and widening of driveway entrance from 3.2m to 4.8m.

Start date 8 Aug 2026Start date 8 Aug 20261 units (scheme)
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Dublin 15, Dublin

DublinFingal County Council

The development consists of the internal alterations to existing first floor office unit 2C2 to construct a new office fitout and display area in accordance with previously approved shell and core fire cert ref: FSC 042/26.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 2026
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2561496

Construction of Duplex Block C, dwellings Nos. 22-25 at Mullen Park, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. This development consists of 2 No. duplexes in a single 3-storey block comprising of 2 No. 1 bedroom, single storey apartments at ground floor, and 2 No. 2 bedroom, two storey apartments at first floor.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20264 units (phase)
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Bunclody, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20251203W

PERMISSION CONSEQUENT ON THE GRANT OF OUTLINE PERMISSION (O.P.P REF NO. 20212048) TO CONSTRUCT A FULLY SERVICED DWELLING HOUSE WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS INCLUDING CONNECTION TO MAINS SERVICES AND UPGRADE WORKS TO ADJOINING PUBLIC ROAD.at Ballyprecas, E.D. Newtownbarry, Bunclody

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Donabate, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref LRD0039/S3

Construction of a three storey residential block (BZ16) to be known as Units 1-12, The Heights at Ballymastone Phase 2 Residential Development, Donabate, Co. Dublin.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 202612 units (phase)
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Dublin 8, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5400/25

Extension of existing Raw Materials Handling (RMH) building, existing Harp sign age to be relocated to the north elevation of the proposed extension and all associated works at James St. Dublin 08, D08X20N.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 2026
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Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0088W

The development will consist of a) garage conversion to habitable room, b) single-storey flat roof extension to the front of existing dwelling, c) dormer extension to rear of existing dwelling, d) bike storage shed to front garden and all associated site works.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 2026
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Mountcharles, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 2660711

CONSTRUCTION OF 19M2 SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE ELEVATION TO INCLUDE NEW BEDROOM, CHANGES TO EXISTING DWELLING LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ENTRANCE PORCH AND SUNROOM, AND CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT ENTRANCE PORCH AND SUNROOM OF EXISTING AREA OF 22M2 TO FRONT ELEVATION, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Lucan, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SDZ24A/0018W

Clonburris SDZ (CN19), Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin comprising the construction of 64 No. residential units in 1 No. 6-storey apartment block including associated site development works

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 202664 units (phase)
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Dublin 12, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB2084/26

attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion, gable window to side and roof windows to front, all to create additional habitable bedroom all with associated ancillary works

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (scheme)
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Ashford, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60989

Change of use from an office to a doctor’s general practitioners practice. The development will also include minor internal alterations to the layout including moving internal walls and doors and associated works at Unit 4, Mount Usher Court, Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 2026
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Dunboyne, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61072

Demolition of the existing single story rear conservatory, and construction of a new single storey flat roof rear extension, with rooflights, construction of a new first floor extension to the front over the living room with expanded pitched roof over

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Rathoe, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2560189

the construction of a two-storey dwelling, appropriate waste water treatment system and associated percolation area, new entrance off existing laneway, bored well, and all ancillary site works and landscaping at Ballycurragh Stud, Ballycurragh, Rathoe, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Blackrock, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D20B/0066/E

Permission for partial conversion of garage into habitable room; removal of garage pitched roof; single storey pitched-roof extension to front; rooflight over stairs to front; first floor bedroom extension to side with new pitched-roof dormer to front to match existing; modifications to existing roof; all ancillary works.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Old Leighlin, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2660107

the construction of a single storey dwelling, septic tank & percolation area, a bored well, splayed entrance and all associated site development works at Baunreagh, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Leixlip, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60128

The construction of a porch to the front of the existing dwelling, conversion of the existing garage to a kitchen and utility room, single storey extension to the rear, with alterations to the roof, first floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling, removal of existing shed, erection of a single storey garden room.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Killiney, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0205/WEB

Two story extension to the side and rear, comprising 30.8 sq m ground floor extension, with a set back 9.9 sq m first floor extension (side only), and with all associated site works.

Start date 7 Aug 2026Start date 7 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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How this is counted

Only notices linked to a project are grouped. When one project has several notices this week, it shows the largest number of units stated on any of them, never a sum. Every notice stays in the list with its own start date. Figures cover 3–9 Aug 2026.