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

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref ABP-312866-22

Proposed Construction of Block H a Four Storey (Ground, First, Second with rooftop terrace) Residential Duplex Building incorporating Four Ground Floor own door accessed Apartments with Four own odor accessed Duplex units over, including site ancillary works at Kinsale Road and Tramore Road, Cork.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20268 units (phase)
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Whites Town, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 25178

Elevational changes and internal alterations to an existing dwellinghouse. The planning permission relates to a new rear extension, effluent treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Campile, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20221319

Renovation works to existing single story dwelling house, the demolition of existing store and shed, addition of a single story extension to existing dwelling, installation of a new sewage treatment system and well

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Morrow, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60083

development which will consist of the demolition of existing derelict house and shed and the construction of a bungalow and wastewater treatment system and all associated site works at Morrow Gaybrook, Mullingar Co Westmeath

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Castlebar, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref P23/60530

The development will consist of a new two storey extension with rooftop plantroom to the existing courtyard forming the expansion of the Emergency Department at Ground Floor and a new Acute Medical Admissions Unit at First Floor.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Bawnboy, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 22172

Erect fully serviced storey & a half style dwelling, new entrance, new waste water treatment system, demolition of old farm buildings and all ancillary works

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Killahora North, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 25/6242

Permission for a) the removal of the existing roof of the main dwelling and modifications of the existing first floor dormer roof into a two storey building by raising the existing external walls, with new render finish and the construction of a new roof, b) single storey extensions to the rear and side of the existing dwelling, c) alterations to the elevations of the existing dwelling to include first floor balcony.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Castleisland, Kerry

KerryKerry County Council

In Island point there are a number of different buisnesses, this application only relates to allow one additional room to one business. The extent of works include new ope in existing internal partition, blocking up existing internal door opening and upgrading partitions to become a compartment wall.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Tralee, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 23/330

CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO EASTERN ELEVATION OF EXISTING DWELLING WITH SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR SOUTHERN ELEVATION TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Kilcloon, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60087

New dwelling and detached garage, New shared entrance for proposed dwelling and agricultural entrance, Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area, existing agricultural entrance to be decommissioned, new post and wire fence on opposite side of road with height of bank reduced by 0.5m in order to provide sight lines, Landscaping & all associated site works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 16, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0001W

The proposed development will consist of internal alterations to existing ground and first floor levels, the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear, a first floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing materiality and fenestration details to the existing dwelling, the construction of a new garden studio and shed structure to the rear garden, along with alterations to the existing vehicular entrance, all along with associated landscaping, ancillary and site works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D24A/0254

The proposed development works consist of the demolition of an existing single storey garage and side extension to the original property, reconfigurations to the ground and first floor layouts, a single storey extension to the rear of the property, a two storey extension to the side of the property, a dormer extension to the rear and to the side of the roof structure, the relocation of the existing rear entrance gate, along with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref LRD6009/23-S3 and WEBLRD6104/26-S3A

Block C D & F - St. Vincents Fairview, the proposed construction of Block's C, D & F over a basement car park. Block C will comprise eight storeys (lower ground, ground and six upper floors) with proposed residential accommodation, 82 units. Block D will comprise eleven storeys (ground and ten upper floors) with the block being provided with three no. stair/lift cores, 185 units. Block F will comprise nine storeys (ground and eight upper floors) with proposed residential, 118 units. accommodation

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026393 units (phase)
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Cork, Cork

CorkCork City Council

removal of the existing stairs and installation of a new platform lift between ground and first floor including part first floor infill to create a landing for the lift

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Glenborin, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 25/62278

Construction of New Dwelling House with Attached Garage and Wastewater Treatment System and all associated site development works at Ballydevitte Beg, Donegal Town

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25A/0995/WEB

The development will consist of the demolition of a 14.93 m² existing side and rear extension, refurbishment of the existing house, and the construction of a 32 m² single-storey extension to the side and rear of the property, new side garage elevation and entrance canopy, the widening of the existing driveway vehicular access to 3.5m and all associated works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 25/44094

Change of use of the ground floor of "the Sherkin building lancaster gate, Western Road, Cork from retail use/Marketing suite to medical clinic together with associated site works.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 2026
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Cahervalley, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60049

Demolition of existing 2no single storey extensions, construction of a dormer roof and windows and all associated elevational changes to the existing cottage. Construction of a single storey and 2 storey extension to the existing cottage including an attached garage. New wastewater treatment system and percolation bed. Modifications to the existing vehicular site entrance.

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Hollywood, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60280

construction of a new single-storey three-bedroom bungalow, including solar panels, rooflight, connection to existing foul sewer, surface water drainage, landscaping, and all ancillary and site works

Start date 11 Aug 2026Start date 11 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Drogheda, Louth

LouthLouth County Council

Material Alterations to Units G03 and G04 Scotch hall Shopping Centre, including reconfiguration of Units. Unit 3 to be brought to Shell stage (further commencement notice process o be made for Fit Out) and Unit 4 brought to Fit out stage

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Drogheda, Louth

LouthLouth County Council

Construction of independent two storey classroom modular building comprising 5 no classrooms, 1no technology room with prep room, set room and all ancillary accommodation and associated external works at St. Olives CC Rathmullen ROad, Drogheda, Co Louth

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Dublin 1, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

Material alterations: Erection of new partitions, formation of McDelivery Area, alterations to counter area and associated internal modifications to an existing restaurant at McDonald’s ST7050, 14-16 Mary Street, Dublin 1, D01 DH59.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Kennastown, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60074 and 25/60708

Construction of a single-storey extension to the side of the existing clubhouse accommodating a gym, an internally acceessed store and externally accessed store at Bective GFC, Ardsallagh, Navan, Co. Meath.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 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.