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

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25A/0616/WEB

Material Alterations and Change from the former use of this premises as a branch bank to use as a children's indoor play zone with a mezzanine floor at Unit RW C08, Block C1 Beacon South Quarter, Co. Dublin.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Richmond Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref LRD6009/23-S3 & LRD6015/26-S3

Rose Cottage is existing historic structure within the curtilage of a protected structure located at St. Vincents Fairview. The proposed works under the scope of this application will constitute materials alterations consisting of the repair and renewals to the existing protected structure. The works will also include a single storey extension to the southeast of the building.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60389

The development will consist of revisions to previously approved Grant of Permission, Reg. Ref. 2460163 as follows: • Demolition of single storey shed to rear; • Change of size, shape and fenestration to approved single storey extension to rear; • Omission of approved front single storey porch extension and addition of single storey extension at ground floor to the front including canopy; • Small increase to depth and change of fenestration to approved first floor extension to rear; • Reduction / reconfiguration of fenestration within approved attic dormer to rear; • Omission / alterations to windows to side / gable elevation at all levels; • All associated internal alterations, drainage, site and ancillary works

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 24/61139 & ABP-322728-25

The development consist of the construction of 18 no. residential units comprising of 1 no. 2 bed 3 storey terraced house, 10 no. 2 bed with study 3 storey terraced houses, and 7 no. 3 bed 3 storey terraced houses, all provided with private gardens and balconies/terraces; bin and bicycle stores; car parking; new vehicular access on Doctor’s Lane; landscaping; boundary treatments including works to existing boundary treatments; public lighting; and all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development including the decommissioning and removal of the existing soakaway system serving No. 8 Main Street and replacement with a new SuDS system.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 202618 units (phase)
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Wexford, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20260053W

Duggan Construction of a replacement dwelling house comprising the demolition of the ex single storey structure and garage and the erection of a two storey dwelling house with connection to utility services and all associated site works

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dunsany, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60841

Construct a detached two storey dwelling at Killeen Castle, Co. Meath consisting of - reinforced concrete foundations - SOLID CLT WALL CONSTRUCTION:100MM THICK CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER WALLS (CLT) WITH 200mm EXTERNAL RIGID WOOD FIBRE INSULATION, 50mm VENTILATED WOOD FRAME CLADDING, prefabricated truss roof - all to be constructed to current building regulations.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 20, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD25B/0601W

A ground floor front, side and rear extension along with enlargement to rear garage including the increase of wall height by 450mm and new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. A full energy upgrade to the existing house with external insulation, new entrance door, new windows throughout, rooflight to side elevation of main house, new rectangular window on first floor side elevation, widening of driveway to 3200mm and fencing on top of existing perimeter wall

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Burt, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61399

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING DUE TO DEFECTIVE BLOCKS (PLANNING REF. NO. 03/5073 REFERS) AND ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING WITH CHANGE OF HOUSE TYPE, CONNECTION TO EXISTING SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS AT SPEENOGUE BURT LIFFORD PO CO DONEGAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Lusk, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0085E

The development will consist of: 1. Demolition of existing porch roof; 2. Construction of a single story lean-to roof consisting of a new porch area on the west elevation; 3. Construction of a single story flat roof consisting of a bathroom on the west elevation; 4. Construction of a single story pitched roof consisting of a kitchen/dining, bathroom and utility room on east elevation

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (scheme)
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Ballymurn, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20251623W

erection of 13 no. dwellings comprising of: 7 no. 2-storey 4 bedroom units, 4 no. 2-storey 3 bedroom units, 2 no. 1-storey 2 bedroom units, together with all associated site works

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 202613 units (phase)
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Beltra, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 24/61234

ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND INSTALLATION OF A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM & PERCOLATION AREA, CONNECTION TO EXISTING SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Strandhill, Sligo

SligoSligo County CouncilPlanning ref 2560341

The development will consist of the removal of a small garden shed and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, alteration/ addition of window/ door openings to the existing dwelling, new external wall insulation with render finish, and all associated site works.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 4, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 4039/20

1) Construction of two no. 3-bedroom mews dwellings of 146 sq.m and 147 sq.m respectively, consisting of two-storey onto Baggot Lane and 3 storey to the rear; 2) Provision of first floor level terrace to the rear and second floor level terrace to Baggot Lane; 3) enclosed garden to the rear of each mews; 4) Separation of the mews site area from the larger overall site to the rear of 46-48 Pembroke Road, resulting in the reduction of the existing car spaces

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20262 units (phase)
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Albert Road, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 22/40881

Demolition of existing single storey extension and construction of a 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house, with additional rooflight and replacement window to rear of the main house, all for the purpose of upgrading kitchen and sanitary facilities.

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Crowe Lane, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60597

the construction of new external lift and lobbies to rear of property to access basement, ground and first floors; alterations to ‘Wintergarden’ corridor external wall and two existing window openings; minor internal alterations including removal of existing bathroom fittings; new WC at basement level

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0237

1) a single storey extension to the front / side / rear, 2) internal alterations throughout the ground floor with the removal of one bay window to the rear to be replaced with a sliding door, and increasing the size of the remaining 2 bay windows to the rear, 3) internal alterations to the first floor level to combine 2 bedrooms into one master bedroom with alterations to the dormer window layout removing one window and re-cladding the dormer in zinc roof finishes, with all associated site works

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Kilkee, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref P2660113

Planning permission to develop an existing hostel into two semi-detached townhouses, all associated site works at 32 O'Curry Street, Kilkee Co. Clare

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 20262 units (phase)
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Dublin 9, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1360/26

Proposed 2 storey extension to front of dwelling and single storey extension to the rear along with alterations to internal & windows

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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Westport, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref P23/60534

Permission for development at Westport House & Estate, Westport Demesne, Westport, Co. Mayo for the ‘Restoration and Interpretation of Westport Estate’, within and around the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures throughout the Estate. The proposed development comprises: 1. The restoration of Westport House (a Protected Structure) including to repair and upgrade the fabric and accessibility of the house alongside providing a new visitor and interpretive experience within; 2. The restoration and repurposing of the Coach House (a Protected Structure) at ground and first floor to repair and upgrade the fabric of original structures, demolition of non-historic additions and adjacent structures, and provision of new build extensions (principally single storey with varying height up to maximum of c. 5.8 metres, with first floor link element to maximum of up to c. 7 metres height) to accommodate a visitor facility including café, retail and administrative / ancillary functions and the ‘Grace O’Malley Experience’ interpretive space; 3. The ‘Wild Realms’ to deliver an outdoor landscape and gardens based visitor experience, including: a) the partial restoration of formal Italianate gardens to west of Westport House; b) the ‘Lower Realm’ at and adjoining ‘Ladies Island’ (including construction of single storey ‘Eartharium’ entrance passageway structure (c. 5.2m high) and elevated walkway (with varying height up to maximum of c. 4 metres above ground) with associated gathering areas and an elevated story telling structure (c. 11.5 metres high or c. 14 metres overall height above ground level)), including demolition / removal of remaining features of Pirate Adventure Park complex; c) the ‘Middle Realm’ at and adjoining the Walled Garden (a Protected Structure), including conservation and partial repurposing of surviving original structures and construction / installation of new structures / features; d) the ‘Upper Realm’ at and adjoining Garvillaun; and, e) provision of pedestrian / visitor routes including repair / consolidation and bridging of existing Causeway to Garvillaun (partially within the maritime area and subject to a Maritime Area Consent) and the creation of a Pontoon across Westporthouse Lough. 4. Supporting amenity, infrastructure and ancillary development throughout the Estate, including: a) provision of new cycle, bus and car parking and consolidation / rationalisation of existing parking; b) creation of entrance parkland area, hard and soft landscaping / public realm elements, paths and routes throughout; c) provision of drainage, services, utilities, substation and switch room building (c. 3m high), plant and equipment including (gas) package plant structure (c. 3m high), lighting, toilet facilities (c. 2.6m high structures), traffic management provisions / controls, boundary treatments and enclosures, signage, wayfinding and interpretive infrastructure; and, d) demolition / removal / dismantling of existing elements / structures, temporary and enabling works, and all associated and ancillary works and development

Start date 4 Aug 2026Start date 4 Aug 2026
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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.