Latest commencement records.

288 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 265 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

17–23 Aug 2026 Week288 notices288 link to the official notice288 linked to a project25 counties1,011 units stated

Largest projects starting this week

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288 records

Dunmore East, Waterford

WaterfordWaterford City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2560843

to construct a first floor extension to existing house which will comprise alterations of an existing flat roof to a pitched roof and the replacement of existing terrace doors at first floor level with a window on the northern facing elevation in accordance with the drawings submitted.

Start date 22 Aug 2026Start date 22 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Ballybay, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County Council

The works involve the renovation and conversion of an existing stone building from a men’s shed into a new community facility, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire safety, and internal fit-out works. The project also includes drainage upgrades, new finishes, and the protection and refurbishment of existing protected features throughout.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Ballyhooly, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 23/5427

Change of use from public house to 5 no. apartments and 1 no. retail unit, consisting of 4 no. 1 bed apartments and 1 no. 2 bed apartment with material alterations to the existing building and all associated site works.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20265 units (phase)
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Cobh, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 256796

The proposed works comprise material alterations and a change of use of the existing ground floor and first floor licensed bar and restaurant to provide 2 no. apartments.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20262 units (phase)
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Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4490/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007864. Construction of a duplex apartment building to include first unit (Type D1) which is a single storey ground floor apartment accessed directly from outside and a second unit (Type D2) which is an apartment with an independent external entrance via stairs that lead directly to outside at ground level at No.95-96 and No.100-101, Burgage More, Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The building is further identified as part of Terrace 21 within Block 4.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20264 units (phase)
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Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4486/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007861. Construction of a duplex apartment building to include first unit (Type D1) which is a single storey ground floor apartment accessed directly from outside and a second unit (Type D2) which is an apartment with an independent external entrance via stairs that lead directly to outside at ground level at No.85-86 and No.90-91, Burgage More, Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The building is further identified as part of Terrace 19 within Block 4.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20264 units (phase)
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Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4495/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007858. Construction of a duplex apartment building which includes 2 single storey apartments located on the ground level (Type C1), and 2 single storey apartments located on the first floor (Type C2). All apartments will be accessed directly from the outside at No.62-63 and No.72-73 at Burgage More, Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The building is now identified as No.60-61 and No.70-71, part of Terrace 17 within Block 3.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20264 units (phase)
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Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 22/41472

Construction of a two-classroom single storey extension and alterations to Scoil Ursula Primary School, an existing school, and all associated site works.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4494/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007857. Construction of a duplex apartment building which includes 2 single storey apartments located on the ground level (Type C1), and 2 single storey apartments located on the first floor (Type C2). All apartments will be accessed directly from the outside at No.59-60 and No.75-76 at Burgage More, Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The building is now identified as No.73-74 and No.83-84, part of Terrace 15 within Block 3.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20268 units (phase)
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Kingscourt, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2560733

Construction of extensions to the existing single storey cottage comprising of a living/dining space, bedroom, WC and the conversion of existing shed structure for use as a bedroom. - Demolitions of existing single storey extension and ancillary structures - Proposed new extension to existing dwelling. Approx. 69m sq - Conversion of existing ancillary structure - Alterations to existing roof structures - Associated site works including levelling of existing garden and driveway

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Kilmeage, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2560817

(A) construction of a two storey type house, (B) garage / store for domestic use, (C) the installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment system with polishing filter percolation area, and (D) Upgrading works to the existing farm entrance gateway and all associated site works

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Carrickmacross, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60144

THE CONSTRUCTION OF 22 No. DWELLINGS IN PHASE 1 OF A 71 No. DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. PHASE 1 WILL COMPRISE THE FOLLOWING: 1 No. two-storey 4-bed detached dwelling; 3 No. two-storey 3-bed detached dwellings; 16 No. two-storey 3-bed semi-detached dwellings; and 2 No. storey-and-a-half 4-bed detached dwellings. WORKS ALSO INCLUDE A NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE FROM THE EXISTING PUBLIC ROAD, NEW PEDESTRIAN FOOTPATH CONNECTIONS, CONNECTIONS TO MAINS SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, FOUL AND STORM WATER, PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE INCLUDING A NEW PLAYGROUND, LANDSCAPING, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 202622 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5549/25

Material change of use of an existing 543sqm unit (465 sqm site) from retail use to restaurant use, associated material alterations together with minor elevation alterations to the north (front) elevation signage. All at ground and basement levels in 25 Suffolk St, Dublin, D02 F656.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Ballycumber, Offaly

OffalyOffaly County CouncilPlanning ref 2660028

demolishing an existing cottage and shed building, and permission to construct a new single storey dwelling house, new domestic garage, entrance, septic tank with percolation area and all associated site works to complete the development

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Ennis, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref 2560597

To construct a dwellinghouse, entrance, wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter together with all associated site development works and services

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Westport, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref P24/62

Demolition of existing end-of-terrace dwelling house and the construction of a new replacement end-of-terrace house together with associated site works at 22 Pairc na Coille, Westport, County Mayo.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Tuam, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61481

building of a agricultural storage shed, new entrance and roadway into lands and all associated site development works in the townland of Marley tuam, galway

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Trim, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2660407

erection of a two storey detached dwelling of masonry construction with waste water treatment system and percolation area at Laracor, Trim, Co. Meath

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

New external circulation staircase to connect the upper plaza to the lower landscaped plaza, modifications to existing balustrade, landscaping and associated works.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Fermoy, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 25/04247

Construction of single storey detached dwelling house, proprietary treatment system and percolation area, vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dublin 16, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0193W

The construction of Two - storey extension to side and rear, with attic store upgrade. Dutch hipped roof on side and obscured glazing in rear attic gable window

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 2026
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Cornafunshion, Longford

LongfordLongford County CouncilPlanning ref 2660070

proposed single storey dwelling formation of new entrance, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all ancillary site works where it is now sought for permission to amend the site entrance detail

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Boyanna, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2560288

Construction of an extension, containing two bedrooms and extra living space. The notice will also include changes to the existing elevations and all associated site works and drainage.

Start date 21 Aug 2026Start date 21 Aug 20261 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 17–23 Aug 2026.