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

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0091/WEB

The development of an extension to the shop floor area which will spread over the foot print of the already approved application with reference no. D25A/0007, change of use of the shop space in the lower ground floor to a kitchen space, storage and changing facility.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Portlaoise, Laois

LaoisLaois County Council

Construction and erection of single Storey Modular SEN Classroom unit with 2no Quiet Spaces and a Multi Activity Space with all associated external works at Holy Family Junior School, Aughnaharna, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 CY05

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Clonmel, Tipperary

TipperaryTipperary County CouncilPlanning ref 25233

Single story extension to rear of property including demolition of porch and chimneys, replacing windows, installation of external wall insulation and repair/replacing roof structure. External alterations and extension to driveway.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Tallanstown, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 2560589

The development comprises of a new single storey family flat building and all associated site development works. The proposed structure will be detached from the main dwelling and contain residential and ancillary home office uses.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD23B/0288 / SD26B/0257W

Conversion of Garage to playroom, and revised elevational treatment / first floor extension and dormer roof to rear to attic conversion

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Cromane, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 2560028

PERMISSION to (a) construct a dwelling house, (b) construct a shed/garage and sewerage treatment system consisting of septic tank and soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Lonart, Killorglin, County Kerry

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Newtown, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2560982

upgrading/re-locating an existing vehicular entrance point to form a dual recessed agricultural vehicular entrance, (b) part demolition of existing agricultural sheds/outbuildings, and (c) upgrading and extending an existing single storey cottage to include modifications to internal layout, alterations to elevations including a new roof, construction of a part single-storey and part two-storey type extension to the rear, installation of a proprietary effluent treatment system, and all associated ancillary site-works AT Ovidstown, Donadea, Naas, . Co. Kildare

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Blackrock, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0252/WEB

Single-storey pitched roof front extension; extension of existing rear dormer window; and single-storey rear extension.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0095/WEB

Ground floor extension to rear and to replace garage door at front with double doors together with internal alterations and associated site works

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 6, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 3078/23

a) The part demolition of the existing single storey extension to side and rear b) Construction of a new part single, part two-storey extension to the side and rear of the property, c) Minor internal and elevational alterations to the main body of the existing dwelling, including a new opening along the northern elevation to facilitate access to the new 2-storey extension, alteration to existing bathroom layouts at first floor level, to include the relocation of the existing ensuite that serves the master bedroom, d) All associated site & landscaping works. At 90 Moyne Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 X6N2, which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE, and will result in an increase of the total floor area from 246.5sq.m to 304.3sq.m Works will be strictly in accordance with planning submitted to Dublin City Council, planning reference: 3078/23 AND Alterations, essential maintenance and improvements to existing detached garage and basement (constructed circa 1995) comprising of; a) Essential waterproofing works to existing structure, b) Reconfiguration, elevational alterations and minor extension to basement level with access to new courtyard via external staircase c) All associated site & landscaping works. Within the curtilage of 90 Moyne Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 X6N2, which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Works will be strictly in accordance with planning submitted to Dublin City Council, planning reference: 3078/23

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1043/26

• Demolition of existing storage and boiler room to the rear • Construction of new ground floor single storey extension to side of the rear return, upgrade and alterations to existing single storey extension to rear to create new kitchen and dining area including alterations to the existing ground floor return, new doorway in lieu of existing window and a new window to the side (return) elevation • Alterations to first floor element to rear of the dwelling including new elevations and roof and also 2 new windows to side of rear return at first floor level • Internal alterations at first floor to create new ensuite bathroom • Works to existing windows to upgrade, repair (and replace if necessary) and allow for double glazing • Alterations to existing garage to rear including demolition of shed element and extension to existing floorplan • All associated alterations, demolitions, siteworks and ancillary works and also all associated conservation works to joinery / plasterwork features throughout, service upgrades to affected works areas.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Carlow, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60347

Change of use of the existing Askea Day Centre building into a childcare facility for the adjacent Askea Child Care Centre. The proposal includes minor elevational modifications, new lightweight roof structure over the outdoor play area to the west of the building and all associated site development and ancillary works.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 2026
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Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25B/0255/WEB

The development will consist of: a) A new 2 storey side extension with attic level accommodation. This includes the conversion of the existing garage and utility room at ground floor level. b) A new single storey extension to the rear. c) Alterations to the front elevation to include a new canopy over the entrance and bay window at ground floor level. d) All associated site works.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25B/0565/WEB

The proposed development will consist of alterations to previously granted planning permission (planning reference D25B/0241/WEB). Minor alterations consist of permission to extend flat roof extension to the rear, and relocation of window to the south-east side elevation. Proposed internal alterations and all associated site works.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Clonakilty, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 2500324

Construction of 24 no. dwelling houses (house no.'s 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64) at Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 202624 units (phase)
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Blackrock, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25A/0895/WEB

Works comprise an extension to a single storey masonry dormer, bungalow.porch extension with canopy, new bay window, new dormer windowsand roof lightson first floor, proposed flat roof extensionon first floor over garage.To the rear elevationan addition of a dormer and a projected box from the bedoom. Minor changes to the elevations, with glazing. A change in position of the existing vehicle entrance.Two new piers and gate a gate at entrance. Install a new soakaway to accommade runoff from new works.

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Bedford Crossroads, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60143

for (a) construction of two storey detached dwelling and single storey detached domestic garage, (b) new on site waste water treatment system, (c) alterations and upgrades to existing agricultural entrance to form new vehicular entrance and (d) all associated

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Grousehall, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2660065

construct a single storey dwelling house form new entrance onto public roadway install proprietary mechanical wastewater treatment system and all associated site works

Start date 12 Aug 2026Start date 12 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Maynooth, Kildare

KildareKildare County Council

The project comprises the provision of 1 x Modular Classroom Rooms (MCR). The proposed location for the new modular building is to the east of the existing school accommodation, positioned on the ball court area.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-320912-24

The project involves the construction of four blocks (10A, 10B, 10C & 10D) over a podium carpark at Lower Ground Level with an internal courtyard at Ground Level. Each Block is served by a single escape stair. The tallest block (Block B) of Building 10 is 23.9 m tall with a top storey height of 19.2 m.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026173 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref LRD0047/S3E

It is proposed to develop a residential scheme, Stockens Point, located at Charlestown Place, Charlestown, Dublin 11, which consists of 2 Blocks, Blocks E and F, over a basement car park. Block E is an 8-storey building comprising of 95 apartments while Block F is a 7-storey building comprising of 81 apartments. Total units is 176 unit. Both blocks are situated over a basement carpark. Both Blocks include ancillary areas such as meter rooms and bike stores on the ground floor and tank rooms, sprinkler tanks, 3 bike stores and 2 bin stores in the shared basement carpark.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026176 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 10–16 Aug 2026.