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

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D24B/0074

Alterations to the existing dwelling to include first floor extension over existing single storey extension to rear, internal layout alterations, new windows and rooflights, solar PV panels and all ancillary site and other works.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 2026
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Dublin 6, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 3032/21

The development will consist of creation of a new opening on the side wall of the existing side rear return at ground floor level. Provision of a new single storey extension to the existing side rear return. Removal of two existing sheds. Provision of a new shed. Construction of a new patio area and all associated site works. Internal alterations to the existing house include the refurbishment of a sash window.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 2026
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Glasheen Road, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 2443368

Construction of development, formally known as No. 7, St. Helen's Court, Glasheen Road, Cork, of 4 no. semi-detached houses, 4 no. detached houses and ancillary site works.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20268 units (phase)
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Cratloe, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref P24-60609

Modifications to the existing two story dwelling, Single story extension to the existing dwelling. This commencement notice is for the dwelling and extension only.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Farmers Cross, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 25/44172

Construction of a new single-storey extension and covered side porch to existing dwelling at Heathcliffe, Belvedere, Farmers Cross, Cork.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Upper Fountainstown, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 23/6377

demolish existing detached garage and to construct a two storey extension to the side of existing cottage type dwelling, together with installation of a waste water treatment unit and all associated site works

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Feakle, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref P26/32

Proposed renovation, alteration and extension to dwelling house, installation of effluent treatment system with percolation area and associated site work, in accordance with Planning Permission Ref. P26/32.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Rhode, Offaly

OffalyOffaly County CouncilPlanning ref 2460261

the construction of a storey and a half type dwelling house, a detached garage, vehicular entrance, installation of an effluent treatment system / polishing filter and any other associated site works.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Dunfanaghy, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County Council

Office fit out to an existing shell at ground floor level of an existing 4-storey building; Upgrade of walls, windows and external doors to increase thermal performance; new internal partition walls; new finishes throughout.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 2026
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Drumbarnett Middle, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60416

(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING MICA DEFECTIVE DWELLING, (2) ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT TWO STOREY DWELLING HOUSE, CONNECTION TO EXISTING DOMESTIC WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, OTHER EXISTING SITE SERVICES AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 20261 units (phase)
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Ballapousta, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref ACP-323651-25

Mary's House, Drakestown, Ballapousta, Ardee, County Louth Phase 1 Installation of new on-site wastewater treatment, modification to on-site car parking layout, closing of southwest vehicular access with associated site works

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 2026
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Dublin 11, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref Web5278/25

To convert the existing attic space to home office/study with the construction of a dormer window in the rear elevation roof plane and addition of two roof lights in the front elevation roof plane.

Start date 17 Aug 2026Start date 17 Aug 2026
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Dublin 9, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of a new rear extension. General house renovation; all ancillary site works include landscaping.

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