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

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288 records

Midleton, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 24/5884

Demolition of existing rear/side single-storey extension and sheds; construction of a new detached single-storey dwelling with raised floor level, courtyard link, new pedestrian access from the existing laneway, new agricultural entrance, and all associated site works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB2734/25

The development consists of the refurbishment of the existing two storey semi-detached house, and rear return including: (i) Demolitions and alterations including the partial raising of the ceiling and provision of new partitions to the lower ground floor rear return to relocate the kitchen/dining area, and provide a new utility room and shower room; partial opening up of the underside of the first flight of stairs; (ii) Raising the flat roof (and to include a new flat rooflight) over the existing store and boiler room to the lower ground floor rear return, to become part of the new kitchen space; (iii) Changes to the windows and doors to side and rear facades of the ground floor rear return including: Replacement of two existing windows, alteration of two window and door openings, removal of five window and door openings (including clerestorey to the rear hallway) and provision of four new window & door openings (iv) Internal alterations to the first floor rear return to remove the hot press and storage cupboard, and provide a new bathroom layout; (v) Demolitions and Internal alterations to the first floor to allow a new layout for the en suite and new interventions to provide built in wardrobes serving the master bedroom; and including the insertion of a new glazed door to the existing arch on the first floor landing; (vi) Internal repairs, new finishes and fittings including tiling to the front hallway; (vii) Repair and repointing of existing brickwork and provision of new stone plinth to the rear return facades; (viii) Thermal upgrading of the house to include - Internal wall Insulation to the rear return at ground and first floors; Insulating the existing suspended timber floor to the main house; Removal of existing concrete floor and provision of new insulated concrete floor to the ground floor rear return; New insulation and ventilation to the main and rear return roofs; (ix) Rewiring of the electrical system and installation of solar panels to the southern roof pitches of the rear returns; (x) Upgrading the mechanical installation including providing new underfloor heating to the ground floor rear return; (xi) New hard and soft landscaping to the front, side and rear including new retaining walls to planter beds, stone paving and gravel finishes; (xi) All associated site-works, ancillary drainage and site development works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 3202/25

The Development consists of the construction of porch extension at front and single storey extension at rear, containing kitchen, living and utility areas. Detached single storey cabin building for home office, and ancillary domestic use, located in rear garden. Internal alterations & all associated site works.

Start date 19 Aug 2026Start date 19 Aug 2026

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-313268-22

Construction of the proposed Block F2 (Units 33-38) three-storey residential building, comprising flats and maisonettes and forming part of the wider Block F development within the LDA Skerries scheme

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20266 units (phase)

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-313268-22

Construction of the proposed Block F3 (Units 25-30) three-storey residential building, comprising flats and maisonettes and forming part of the wider Block F development within the LDA Skerries scheme

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20266 units (phase)

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-313268-22

Construction of the proposed Block F4 (Units 39-64) three-storey residential building, comprising flats and maisonettes and forming part of the wider Block F development within the LDA Skerries scheme

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 202626 units (phase)

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-313268-22

Construction of the proposed Block F1 (Units 36-63) three-storey residential building, comprising flats and maisonettes and forming part of the wider Block F development within the LDA Skerries scheme

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 202628 units (phase)

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 24/43209

Construction of a residential development comprising 27 apartment units and associated site works at Waterfall Avenue, Ardrostig, Waterfall, Cork. Units Nos. 132–158 (Block 2) Waterfall Avenue, Ardrostig, Waterfall, Cork.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 202627 units (phase)

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 24/43209

Construction of a residential development comprising 27 apartment units and associated site works at Waterfall Avenue, Ardrostig, Waterfall, Cork. Units Nos. 105–131 (Block 1) Waterfall Avenue, Ardrostig, Waterfall, Cork.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 202627 units (phase)

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref ABP-309059-20

Proposed construction of Podium 2 which consists of Block's 5, 6, 7 & 8 over a ground floor car park at The Former Ford Distribution Site, Centre Park Road, Cork

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026321 units (phase)

Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2560518

The construction of a single level Creche with associated service yards and bin stores and 2 no. single level apartments and all associated site development works.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20262 units (phase)

Ballina, Mayo

MayoMayo County Council

Internal Alterations to an existing Public House, Restaurant & Residential Building (assembly and recreation) consisting of the following: - 1. Renovation and internal alterations of the existing bar and bar/ restaurant area on ground floor level including for the provision of new sanitary facilities including a new disabled WC and internal access ramps. 2. Renovation of existing kitchen area and including the provision of a new grill and ancillary kitchen areas 3. Renovation and alterations to existing basement area to provide new ancillary rooms for use with above mentioned bar and restaurant. 4. Renovation and alterations of the existing residential unit to part of ground floor level and first & second floor levels including the provision of 5 no bedrooms and associated living areas and bathrooms. The works also include the removal of all habitable spaces at second floor level and changing the use to ancillary domestic storage.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4492/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007852. Construction of an apartment building to include 2 single storey apartments located on the ground level (Type A1) and 2 duplexes located over the first and second floor (Type A2). All apartments will be accessed directly from the outside on ground floor at No.45-48 Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. The building is now identified as Units 48-51, Terrace 12 within Block 2.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20264 units (phase)

Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4491/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007851. Construction of an apartment building to include 2 single storey apartments located on the ground level (Type A1) and 2 duplexes located over the first and second floor (Type A2). All apartments will be accessed directly from the outside on ground floor at No.41-44 Burgage More, Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The building is further identified as Terrace 10 within Block 2.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20264 units (phase)

Headford, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 23359

For change of use of existing retail unit no.10 (granted uder pl. ref. no. 10/66) to a Doctors Surgery/Medical Use (as previously approved under pl ref. no. 16/1315) including minor alterations to elevations & all associated site works & services in the townland of Church Road, Headford, Co.Galway

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4493/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007863. 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.55-56 Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. The building is further identified as part of Terrace 13 within Block 2.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20262 units (phase)

Dublin 15, Dublin

DublinFingal County Council

The construction of a new, standalone 44.4 sqm detached domestic structure to the rear of the principal dwelling. The works comprise a single-storey auxiliary living unit. The structure is designed as an exempted development under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2026. It maintains a maximum roof height of 3.3m and sits at 0.6m from all property boundaries, retains over 25sqm of private open space for the primary house, and connects directly to the utilities and services of the principal residence.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Borris, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County Council

the change of use from commercial building to 5no (units no 11-15) residential units at Lower Main St, Borris, Co. Carlow

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Blessington, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 21/1404

FSC Ref BC 4489/2022, commencement notice Ref No. 3007859. 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.36-37 Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. The building is further identified as part of Terrace 09 within Block 2.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20262 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1846/26

The amalgamation and fitout of a retail units on an existing site located at block 05, O’ Devaney Gardens, Stoneybatter, Dublin 07. The proposed retail unit is located on ground floor level and is accessed via the main entrance at street level along the South elevation. The unit consists of front of house (FOH) sales floor area, back of house (BOH) storage area, office, colleague room, unisex disabled WC bake off with freezer and plant.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Kilnaleck, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 21503

Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of existing domestic garage consisting of – reinforced concrete raft foundation – Reinforced concrete and masonry construction (conventional blockwork) – prefabricated roof truss – all to be constructed to current building regulations.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Donegal, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County Council

The fit out will consist of a single store retail, to include, bulk store, ancillary offices, staff facilities, cage marshalling area bin storage, & service yard.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1947/26

for non habitable attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof, windows to front roof to accommodate stairs to allow access all with associated ancillary works.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026

Clonagrowney, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60383

The dwelling will consist of the construction of a single-storey dwelling house and detached domestic garage; the installation of a septic tank and percolation area; the provision of a vehicular entrance onto the L68242 road, including entrance wall and piers; the relocation of an existing agricultural entrance on the L68242 road to a position adjacent to the proposed vehicular entrance to serve the adjoining lands; and all associated site development works.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Tobercurry, Sligo

SligoSligo County CouncilPlanning ref 2560237

construction of a proposed extension to an existing cottage, a proprietary effluent treatment system with polishing filter, and associated site development works including hard and soft landscaping

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

The Downs, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60542

construction of a new part single storey/ part two storey type dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, proprietary wastewater treatment system and raised soil polishing filter and all associated ancillary site services at Greatdown, The Downs, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Tullow, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2460182

The construction of 3no. two storey four-bedroom detached dwelling to the side of the existing single storey four-bedroom dwelling at Barrack Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow, including new boundary treatments to the proposed new and existing dwellings to provide private open space, new vehicular entrances involving the dishing of the existing kerb to provide off street vehicular parking for the new and existing dwellings, the removal of the existing single storey storage shed (c.30.0m2), the removal of the single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling (c.8.0m2), all associated landscaping and all other necessary ancillary site development works

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20263 units (phase)

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0055/WEB

Extension of mini hip roof to form full gable, conversion of attic with dormer to the rear, roof windows to the front & related upgrade & associated site works.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Ashbourne, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 23390

first floor extension to the side of an existing 2 storey semi detached dwelling also converting the attic space into a bedroom/storage space with 2 skylights to the front elevation roof with connection to public services and with all ancillary site works

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Saggart, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County Council

The works comprise the internal fit-out of the office space, including partitioning, finishes, floor coverings, ceilings, lighting, electrical installations, mechanical services, sanitary facilities, furniture installation, and associated builders’ works. All works will be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, and relevant statutory requirements.

Start date 18 Aug 2026Start date 18 Aug 2026
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.