Latest commencement records.

301 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 285 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

10–16 Aug 2026 Week301 notices301 link to the official notice301 linked to a project25 counties1,732 units stated

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301 records

Midleton, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 22/06627, 26/1322

Construction of 15 no. new dwelling houses and associated site works, 1-11 incl. olan way sth, 1-3 incl. griffin drive west, 9 the square, ardgriffin, water rock road, midleton, co. cork.

Start date 16 Aug 2026Start date 16 Aug 202615 units (phase)
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Virginia, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2560002

to (a) construct two-storey dwelling, (b) demolition of the existing storage yard, (d) install proprietary sewage treatment unit and percolation area (e) form new entrance from public road, together with all associated site works at Carrigabruse, Virginia, Co. Cavan

Start date 15 Aug 2026Start date 15 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Letterkenny, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 20/51379

Retention of existing Garage and sewage treatment system and all associated siteworks and refurbishment and extension of dormer bungalow, incorporating a sun room, rearrangement of first floor bedrooms and bathroom.

Start date 15 Aug 2026Start date 15 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2561392

attic storage space in the existing attic space of the existing two storey detached dwelling which includes proposed roof light windows to the side & front elevations and associated and ancillary site works

Start date 15 Aug 2026Start date 15 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Athlone, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County Council

Renovation to the Ground Floor Commercial Unit (Shop/Day-Spa) to include material alterations and internal layout alteration and all ancillary works.

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

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26A/0084W

The proposed development shall consist of the construction of a new industrial building located at the northern end of the site. The proposed building, while physically separate from the existing structure, shall form part of the overall premises on site as an ancillary structure and shall be occupied in conjunction with the existing building. The proposed building shall have an overall footprint of 739 sq.m and shall be constructed with a steel portal frame, incorporating an insulated composite panel roof system and horizontally spanning metal wall panels. The parapet height shall be set at 110.65m O.D., approximately 10.05m above existing yard level and 0.35m below the level of the existing building. The building shall include a roller shutter door (6.0m x 5.0m) on the western elevation and a roller shutter door (4.85m x 5.0m) on the southern elevation, together with various personnel and fire access doors around the perimeter. Access shall be provided via improved yards and hardstanding's, within which Suds features shall be incorporated

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

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref PC/H/02/2025

Proposed construction of a two-storey residential building block which will be known as Block C at Emmet Gardens, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 202640 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref PC/H/02/2025

Proposed construction of a six-storey residential building block (Block B) at Emmet Gardens, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 202637 units (phase)
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Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref PC/H/02/2025

Proposed construction of a six-storey residential building (Block A) at Emmet Gardens, Dundrum road, Dublin 14

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 202640 units (phase)
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Dublin 5, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 2014/26

2 no. new temporary classrooms, including all ancillary & associated site works, all within the boundary at Scoil Áine GNS, All Saints Drive, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 PD34

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 2026
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Kilcullen, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2560412

a) Conversion / refurbishment of existing agricultural barn for use as a 2-storey proposed dwelling, b) Single storey extension to rear of existing agricultural barn structure c) treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Athy, Kildare

KildareKildare County Council

Internal alterations to bar/restaurant on ground floor using existing entrances from Emily Square and Barrow Quay Athy and owners residential area on first and second floors entered from Barrow Quay Athy Co Kildare

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 2026
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Kilteevan, Roscommon

RoscommonRoscommon County CouncilPlanning ref 2660045

1 Permission for a new Wastewater Treatment System to replace the existing septic tank and 2. Permission for extensions and alterations of an existing shed to provide a ‘Granny Flat’ with connection to the new wastewater treatment system

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 5, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1883/23

demolition of existing single storey garage to rear & partial demolition of existing 2 storey side / rear extension & construction of a new dwelling part two storey part single storey attached to the side of existing dwelling, to include a new single storey extension & garden room to rear of existing dwelling, widening of existing vehicular access to front & all site & ancillary works at No. 46 St Margaret's (Individual Commencement Notice for 1. extension to existing dwelling and 2. construction of new dwelling to side garden)

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Flemington, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2660413

the development will consist of the construction of (1) a storey & half extension to the rear of existing dwelling also a single storey link between proposed & existing, (2) the addition of stone cladding finish on parts of the front & side elevations, (3) and a new Secondary Treatment Systems and soil polishing filter and all associated site works and landscaping

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 2026
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2561496

Construction of 16 No. 2 storey dwelling houses at Mullen Park, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. This development consists of 1 No. 2-storey 4-bedroom house and 15 No. 2-storey 3-bedroom houses.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 202616 units (phase)
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Monilea, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60149

to construct a two-storey dwelling with detached domestic garage/store and install a wastewater treatment system and perculation area and all associsted site development works

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 26/38

Construction of front and rear single storey extensions, side/rear two storey extension, alter front doorway and ground floor level window opening, form side first floor level en-suite window opening, associated internal and external alterations and associated site development works to dwelling house.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Castlebar, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref P22397

Alterations to existing house elevations to include for minor internal alterations as part of an overall renovation, and all associated services at Rush Hill Balla

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Castleblayney, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60472

Construct a single storey stand alone ESB MV Substation together with switch room and include all associated site works at Tullynamalra, Lough Egish Food Park, Lough Egish, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 2026
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Dublin 1, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

Cat B Fitout of LG, G, 4th & 6th Floors, Consisting of M&E, Partitioning, joinery, flooring, decorations & Furniture. Kilmore House, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Co Dublin

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 2026
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Ardfert, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 21946

construct an extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house for use as a granny annex and upgrade the existing septic tank to a mechanical treatment unit and soil polishing filter.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 6, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1318/26

The development will consist of: A freestanding, single-storey garden pavilion (49 sq.m) to be located within the rear garden of 44 Temple Road - a Protected Structure (RPS No.: 8056). The garden pavilion is to be ancillary to the main house and is intended solely use as a home gym and office with an associated shower room. Associated hard and soft landscaping works within the rear garden, together with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul drainage connections, and all ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Start date 14 Aug 2026Start date 14 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 10–16 Aug 2026.