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

Linked projects · largest stated units, never a sum

All commencement notices in the latest update

288 records

Violet Bank, Offaly

OffalyOffaly County CouncilPlanning ref 2660611

The development will consist of (A) the demolition of an existing derelict dwelling, (B) the renovation of an existing cottage, (C) the construction of a two storey extension to an existing cottage, (D) the construction of a domestic garage, (E) the construction of a waste water treatment system and all associated site works.

Start date 20 Aug 2026Start date 20 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Commencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin 16, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD25B/0592W

The development will consist of A. demolition of existing single storey pitched roof rear extension, to be replaced with a proposed single storey flat roofed rear extension, B. conversion of existing garage to ground floor bedroom, C. works to front elevation to include a proposed roof tiled porch with 2 no. brick bay windows serving living room and proposed ground floor bedroom, D. replacement of existing windows E. widening of existing driveway piers to facilitate improved vehicular access, F. PV solar panels to rear roof, (g) all associated internal works, drainage, and site service works.

Start date 20 Aug 2026Start date 20 Aug 2026
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0170/WEB

The development consists of: 1) Single story 39m² extension to side and front for independent living unit; 2) New 3.1m² entrance porch to front; 3) All associated site development works, drainage, and, SuDS measures to facilitate the development.

Start date 20 Aug 2026Start date 20 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Mallow, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 26/0867

to alter and to extend existing dwelling, incorporating the following works: a) to alter and construct canopy over front door area, B) clad masonry on the front dwelling wall, c) remove one existing chimney from roof area, d) to construct two new extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling and all ancillary site works.

Start date 20 Aug 2026Start date 20 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Commencement noticeCommencement group

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 Senior School, Aughnaharna, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 CY05

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Commencement noticeCommencement group

Blackrock, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D24A/0258

Demolition of existing extensions to the rear (totalling 36sqm), construction of single storey extensions to the rear (61sqm) and alterations to the existing layout

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin 6W, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1296/26

Change of Use from Commercial (retail) to Healthcare (General Practitioner) with internal and external alterations comprising; (a) alterations to existing shop front at Ground Floor Level only, (b) removal of existing internal stud walls and provision of new internal layout, (c) provision of accessible toilet facilities to existing public service connections and associated site works at Unit 2 Terenure Place, Dublin 6W, D6W CF21

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Donabate, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0368E

Conversion of existing attic space including construction of rear dormer extension and two windows, roof alterations, relocation of existing skylight and associated internal works. Not adding a third story attic already has a closed hallway with staircase going to it and complies with fire safety. Attic on first floor, which already has bedrooms on the floor. plans attached.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Commencement noticeCommencement group

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0247

The development will consist of: A proposed new gable wall to the side of the existing house with new window at attic level. A proposed new dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof. 1 No. new Velux window to the front and rear to the existing house roof and all ancillary works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Commencement noticeCommencement group

Abbeyfeale, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2561162

the restoration and renovation and of existing 2 storey townhouse (a protected structure, RPS No: 1695) to include demolition of modern rear extension, addition of a single storey rear extension, solar panels to house rear roof slope, demolition of a shed structure and all associated site works

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin 8, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5266/25

Provision for a two storey extension consisting of a Boy's Toilet Facility at ground floor level and a Principal's Office at first floor level (proposed floor area = 57sqm) to the front of existing two storey School Building (existing floor area = 2623sqm) to include internal reconfiguration of existing administration offices to ground floor and revised location for a standalone single storey Maintenance Room (proposed floor area = 13sqm) as approved under Planning Register Reference: 4802/22 together with all associated site works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0307/WEB

Single story extension, new windows & doors, increased width to existing vehicular access to front boundary, provision of new raingarden drainage.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Whites Town, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 24209

OPT OUT - Restoration and refurbishment of a former dwelling house to include proposed extension, demolition of an existing agricultural building, new wwts & associated site development works at Willville, Carlingford, Co. Louth A91 V302

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Kingscourt, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60159

to construct 1 no. two storey detached dwelling, access roadway onto existing public laneway, footpaths, upgrade existing vehicular entrance onto public laneway, new vehicular entrance off proposed access roadway to existing dwelling, boundaries, landscaping, connection to existing public services and all associated site works at Church Lane, Lisasturrin, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Milltown, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 23/1153

(A) TO DEMOLISH A FRONT PORCH AND A SIDE SINGLE STOREY STRUCTURE SERVING AN EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, (B) CONSTRUCT A REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION; MAKE ELEVATIONAL AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE TO INCLUDE, ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING AND ADD NEW WINDOW/DOOR OPENINGS AND REMOVE TWO NUMBER CHIMNEY STACKS AT RIDGE LEVEL, ALSO TO INCLUDE ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

Interior fit-out works to the second floor of Four & Five Park Place, 2 Adelaide Road. The works comprise the construction of an open-plan office, including workstations, meeting rooms (including a boardroom), private offices, a kitchen/canteen, and a communications room. Associated mechanical and electrical works comprise power and lighting installations, ventilation systems, and integration with the existing base-build sprinkler system.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Commencement noticeCommencement group

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D25B/0321/WEB

to raise roof and ridge level of the existing converted garage to side to convert roof with provision to include dormer to front creating additional bedroom at first floor all with associated ancillary works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Drumconrath, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 22/1067

The erection of a two-storey house with single storey elements, entrance gates and piers, access lane, connections to water and foul services and all associated site works at Nobber Road, Drumconrath, Co. Meath.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group

Castlebar, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref P26/60184

Construction of a private dwelling house and a single ancillary building incorporating a domestic shed and home office together with connections to public services and all associated site development works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)
Planning caseCommencement noticeCommencement group
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.