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 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D24A/0750/WEB

The development will consist of a new two storey side extension, garden structure, extended porch, associated elevation alterations, widening of the driveway and ancillary works.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Midleton, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 234550

The renovation, alteration and change of use of the existing derelict portion of a building to incorporate a new storey and a half 2-bedroom townhouse including all associated site works.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Claregalway, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 24/61773

Construction of new residential development consisting of 12 houses, along with all services and ancillary works at Units 1-2 and Units 24-33 Garraí Uí Nuáin, Lakeview, Claregalway

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 202612 units (phase)
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Ballygarrett, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20251041W

demolition of existing ground floor side extensions and a front porch extension (total area of demolitions 43.8 sqm) to an existing farmhouse along with retention permission for a two storey plus attic rear extension (total area for retention 61 sqm). Permission is also sought for the conversion and extension of an existing outbuilding/cottage under section 7.7.5 (tourist accommodation) of the development plan into a one bedroom self-catering unit (total area 47.5 sqm) along with internal alterations to the existing farmhouse and all associated site works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20262 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D23B/0051

The conversion of an existing pitched roof conservatory at the rear to a single storey flat roofed room and minor internal alterations.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Milford, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2560022

Construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, percolation area, new bored well, new splayed entrance and associated site works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Monkstown, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D21A/0834

Removal, extension, alteration, modification& conversion works comprising of the removal of chimney to the side of single storey extension, modification & relocation of existing windows & doors to the side & rear, internal ground floor alterations with a new entrance lobby and stairwell extension to the side making provision for a new first floor gable pitched roof extension to the front, side & rear of the property, including new attic store room in the roof space. Including new photovoltaic & hot-water panels to the front pitch with new & reused rooflights to the rear main & single storey existing pitched roofs. In addition, permission is sought to convert the existing single storey side extension with the now proposed ground & upper floor extensions to a granny flat, including the installation of external insulating to the existing and proposed developments including all associated removal and ancillary works.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Skibbereen, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 23/00679

The demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension, internal and external alterations to the existing dwelling, the construction of a new two-storey rear extension, and all associated site development and ancillary works at 7 Ninety-Eight Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0078

The construction of a two-storey detached dwelling house with a dormer type flat roof to the rear of the attic space. New vehicular access to the side onto Doonsalla Drive. New pedestrian access to the front and all associated site works in the side garden of the existing dwelling house.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Oranmore, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61917

To 1. Demolish existing sub-standard shed which was approved under Pl. Ref. 22/61243 to be used as a garage & storage area, 2. to construct a new replacement structure to be used as a garage & storage area and 3. Along with all associated site works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Blackrock, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0253/WEB

Amendments to the grant of planning permission (Reg. Ref. No. D25A/0029/WEB) to comprise the construction of a dormer extension on the north side for an ensuite and staircase, a single story extension at the south side to comprise a lounge, a single story bay window on the east side, general internal alterations, the insertion of 4 Velux type windows in the roof, the conversion of the attic space to a converted loft and the demolition of a garden shed at the back of the existing garage, and associated site development works and the widening vehicular site entrance to 3.5 m wide.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Ballitore, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2461043

for alterations and refurbishment of an existing single storey vernacular dwelling and a new single storey extension to the rear along with wastewater treatment system with percolation area and upgrading of the existing field entrance to form a dual combined recessed agricultural and vehicular entrance and all associated site works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0014W

Completion of single storey pitched roof extension to rear with converted attic dormer to West and South, widening of front vehicular entrance and all associated site works. Works currently complete to first floor level.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Dublin 4, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5874/25

a) Renovation to the existing two storey terraced house and demolition of existing rear extension B) Construction of new two storey rear extension, 32 sqm c) All associated site and drainage works

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

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1363/26

Amalgamation of Units 24 & 25, change of use to Sports GYM Ground Floor Commercial Units (Units 24 & 25) Artane Place, Kilmore Road, Dublin 5 Eircode: D05 HH34 / D05 VW77

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Model Farm Road, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 2644643

Extension to side and rear of existing two storey dwelling house and conversion/extension of attic with rear dormer rooflight and side rooflight.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Killiney, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25A/0348/WEB

Subdivision of existing site and development of land to the northern side of no.1 Ballinclea Heights, Killiney, Co. Dublin, consisting of the construction of a new two storey detached dwellinghouse with additional habitable space within the roof. Works at roof level will include a dormer window and solar panels facing Ballinclea Heights to the front and three Velux rooflights on the roof slope to the rear. The development will also include all associated site development, drainage and landscaping works including car parking for one vehicle to the front.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Tullow, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2560118

construction of a new dwelling, site entrance, connection to mains water, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Ovens, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 24/05333

Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey sunroom and the construction of a new single storey ground floor extension to the existing kitchen all to the existing detached two storey dwelling including all associated site works.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 9, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 5103/26

1. A proposed attic conversion to the main roof for storage purposes 2. to remodel the existing main roof hip profile to a gable end roof. 3. to provide a zinc clad dormer window to the main rear roof slope 4. to provide a new stairwell window to the extended gable wall including internal modification works

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 2026
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Fortyacres, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 24/61378

Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling house including; a new link extension between the existing house and the existing stone barn, the conversion and integration of existing stone barn into the existing dwelling house. A new side gate vehicular entrance and parking area and a new sewage treatment system along with all the associated site works.

Start date 10 Aug 2026Start date 10 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 6, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5565/25

The development will consist of i) construction of a new single storey extension to the rear with rooflights; ii) new external wall insulation to the side and rear; iii) new windows and doors to the front and rear; iv) internal alterations to the existing house v) new widened vehicular entrance to the front, new gate to the rear and all associated landscaping and drainage works.

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.