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269 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 258 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

24–30 Aug 2026 Week269 notices269 link to the official notice269 linked to a project26 counties608 units stated

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269 records

Tuam, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2660492

sought to construct a dwelling house, septic tank, treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site works

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Kilcullen, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 22/993

The development consists of the phased demolition of existing school buildings, with the exception of the former convent and nearby stone building which are to be retained and refurbished, and the construction of a new two and three-storey school extension of approximately 10,375m² incorporating 37 general classrooms, support and specialist classrooms, a Special Educational Needs unit, a library, multimedia rooms, a single-storey multi-use sports hall, staff rooms, including photovoltaic panels. The development also includes the erection of temporary school accommodation units to allow the school to remain operational during construction, material alterations to retained buildings, a new ESB substation, and associated site works including car and bicycle parking, hard and soft landscaping, the retention of existing sports pitches and trees, drainage infrastructure, and all other ancillary site development works at Cross and Passion College, Main Street, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 E673.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Tennypark, Kilkenny

KilkennyKilkenny County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60727

Construction of a single storey extension to dwelling, along with some alterations to the existing dwelling, and all associated site works, at Parkmore, Co. Kilkenny R95 F9WK.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Wexford, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20260384

Erection of a first floor side extension 15.8m2 in area

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Castlebellingham, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 2560817

An agricultural store, soakaways and all associated site development works

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Lurganboy, Leitrim

LeitrimLeitrim County CouncilPlanning ref 2560025

1.To demolish an existing extension and conservatory to rear of existing dwelling, 2.To demolish an existing outbuilding, 3.To construct an extension to the front (South West) and side (South East) of the existing dwelling and raise the ridge by 2.3m to provide habitable accommodation at first floor level. 4.To construct an entrance porch to the front elevation (South West) 5.To construct a single storey extension to the rear (North East) of the dwelling together with all ancillary works.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City Council

Demolition of exiting structure, due to OPW damage (during flood relief works). Existing structure has become un-usable and is to be re-built.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Drumgeeny, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60384

Storey and a Half Domestic Shed and Playroom @ Creevy, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Nart, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60200

McPhillips Engineering Ltd. - Construction of a single storey steel frame shed accommodating workshop and storage and all associated site works at Nart, Swans Cross, Co. Monaghan.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref ABP313328-22

Tyndall National Institute - Research Facility - Construction of a new multi-storey research building, including associated works, and partial demolition with retention of the existing building.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Limerick, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2560995

Regeneron B31 - Pump House

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Slane, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/105

the development will consist of proposed external thermal insulation with render finish to external walls of existing single storey dwelling, proposed single storey extensions to side and rear of same, new front porch, replace existing pitched roof of existing two storey extension to rear with new flat roof together with all associated siteworks

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dingle, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 2564

Demolish existing building and construct new dwelling house and domestic garage

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 15, Dublin

DublinFingal County Council

New Modular Building to Rear Garden @ Barberstown Lane, circa 43m2.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 4816/22

Enabling works associated with the permitted office development comprising site establishment, hoarding, temporary works, service diversions, demolition and site clearance, archaeological investigations, excavation, temporary retaining works and all associated ancillary works in advance of the main building construction. The main superstructure and building works will be the subject of a separate Commencement Notice.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Aille West, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 22/302

Application for the development works on a 1.76ha/4.35 acres site at Colaiste Cholmcille, Inverin, Co. Galway. The development will consist of (i) school building extension (4,368sqm) over 3 levels. Incorporating classrooms, specialist teaching spaces, social spaces, multi-purpose hall, special education needs unit, reception, offices and ancillary accommodation. Services to include roof mounted photovoltaic panels, boiler, ESB substation kiosk and gas compound. (ii) The refurbishments to existing school building c1955, c1990 & c2013 (1184sqm). (iii) The demolition of two ancillary buildings (c1950s) and the existing prefab accommodation on the site. (iv) New site entrances & internal access roadway with set down area, car parking for 45no. spaces (including 1no. EV Charging point), 2no. covered bicycle stands, 1no. ballcourt, site lighting, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new site boundaries treatments and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 4368sqm. in the townland of Na hAille, Inverin, Co. Galway

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Dublin 8, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 5123/26

Construction of a single storey extension, internal alterations and all associated site works to the rear of the existing dwelling house.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Dublin 1, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

The works carried out under this application are as follows – fitout of a shell unit, erection of stud dividing walls, installation of new emergency & general lighting, the installation of a new fire alarm, alteration and commissioning of sprinkler system, laying of floor finishes, installation of prefabricated feature joinery items such as display stands, till counter, internal decoration, the installation of storage racks remote store, installation of 2no. new shopfronts

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Bunbeg, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 2562153

Erection of Dwelling House

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Avoca, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 2660248

Blockwork Extension and Slate roof

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Buncrana, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60674

Demolish DCB home and Rebuild Replacement Home

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

ARRANMORE ISLAND, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 2450115

REFURBISHMENT OF A DILAPIDATED COTTAGE AND EXTENSION TO THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST INCLUDING A NEW GABLED RETURN WITH PITCHED ROOF TO PROVIDE INCREASED LIVING SPACE AND ADDITIONAL BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION WITH ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITEWORKS

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB2142/24

Construction of 2 new standing terraces on the east and west sides of the completed Anglesea Stand

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0233/WEB

Formation of new vehicular entrance to front boundary wall to provide off street parking with relocation of existing pedestrian entrance gate, construction of new permeable stone chip driveway in accordance with SuDS and integrated refuse storage area, hard and soft landscaping works and associated site works.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Bruff, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2560451

change of use from part dwelling and domestic garage to pre-school and after-school use

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Orangefort, Longford

LongfordLongford County CouncilPlanning ref 2560116

demolition works to the North West (front) and South East (rear) elevations of the existing dwelling, the demolition of existing sheds to the North West (front) and North East (side) of the existing dwelling. Proposed new works include a single storey extension to the North East (side) and South East (rear) elevations providing new living areas and bedrooms and new proposed storey and a half extension to the North West (front) elevation to provide 1 no. new first floor bedroom, ensuite and wardrobe area, upgrade of existing roof and fenestration, along with all new internal modifications, the decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and the installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter, upgrade of existing site entrance and all ancillary site works

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Kildare, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 24/60594

Construction of Motor sales & service facility, and site works at Greyabbey, Kildare, Co. Kildare

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Glin, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61176

a new dwelling house

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Ballyshrule, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 211717

Construction of a new dwelling house and all associated services.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Clonacurry, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2257

Construction of a single story private garage

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Kilcock, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 21336

Fit out to completion of the ground floor coffee shop permitted under planning register ref no. 21/336 at Molly Ware Street, (Courtown Road) Kilcock for Mr. Brian Larkin. The shell and core of this building has been completed and certified under

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Limerick, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 25/61355

Extension and refurbishment of an existing dwelling house.

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0274

An Extension of 13 SqM to existing garage conversion to provide a playroom and store, and an existing lean-to boot room to have walls extended upwards to provide a flat roofed link to the proposed playroom, together with some minor internal modifications, and ancillary works

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Ballydehob, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 26/320

Construction of an ancillary detached domestic garage

Start date 26 Aug 2026Start date 26 Aug 2026

Dublin 1, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEBDSDZ2533/26

The proposed development comprises the change of use of an existing lower ground floor level unit in Building 2 (c.769 sqm) from Office use to Exhibition use, together with associated internal alterations and the provision of a new public entrance door at lower ground floor level and all associated site and development works.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Balbriggan, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0026E

Fit out of existing 2 no. vacant retail units for use as a vet clinic at units C02 and C03, Millfield Shopping Centre, Naul Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Dublin 2, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1254/26

Replacement of existing 4th floor mansard roof level (c. 144 sqm) by new roof level (c. 260 sqm) with associated increase of c. 570 mm in overall height, continuous full-height glazing, external terraces to south and west and associated external escape staircase; rear extension (4-storey over basement with plant rooms at basement and ground and ancillary office floors above, total c. 194 sqm); external accessible platform lift from basement to footpath level onto St Stephen’s Green with associated changes to railings and plinth wall and all associated ancillary site works.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Galway, Galway

GalwayGalway City Council

Material alterations and internal modifications to an existing three-storey restaurant at McDonalds ST7009, 36 Shop Street, Galway, H91 K4A9.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Riverstick, Cork

CorkCork County Council

Change of use of first floor level offices to 2 No. Apartments

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20262 units (phase)

Riverstick, Cork

CorkCork County Council

Revised design to Apartment No. 1 and storage area serving the development

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Scarriff, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref P25/191

Dismantle storm damaged hay shed and lean to, demolish 2 no obsolete farm sheds, construct a farm machinery storage shed and associated site works at Tobernagat Scariff Co Clare

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 2543645

the renovation and extension to an existing cottage and associated drainage, boundaries, landscaping and siteworks within the grounds of Chiplee House, a Protected Structure at Chiplee House, Blackrock Road, Cork

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Windgap, Kilkenny

KilkennyKilkenny County CouncilPlanning ref 2460388

to construct a dormer bungalow, entrance, wastewater treatment system with percolation area, mains water connection, soakpits and all other associated site work

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Mullinacask, Monaghan

MonaghanMonaghan County CouncilPlanning ref 2560191

Construct dormer dwelling and attached sunroom, treatment plant, percolation area, new entrance and associated site works.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Cavan, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2660225

Construction of a part single storey/part dormer dwelling, detached domestic garage and all ancillary site works.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20262 units (phase)

Caragh Bridge, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 2460410

Demolition of an existing rear conservatory and construction of a new single-storey rear extension and front porch to an existing dwelling, together with internal and external alterations, installation of external wall insulation and replacement windows, installation of a new wastewater treatment system, amalgamation of two existing vehicular entrances into a single entrance, and all associated site development works.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (phase)

Boyle, Roscommon

RoscommonRoscommon County CouncilPlanning ref PD/25/60443

Erection of a Substation and LV Switchroom Building at Plunkett Home CNU

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Newcastle, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD25A/0135W

The development will consist of construction of new buildings. The buildings will consist of a E&I kiosk and Gas analyser kiosk. Associated ancillary services and site works will be required to facilitate works located in Milltown AGI (Above Ground Installation), Clutterland & Kilmactalway on adjacent Peamount Road, Co. Dublin.

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 2026

Tullyallen, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 2460015

Construction of first floor side extension only

Start date 25 Aug 2026Start date 25 Aug 20261 units (scheme)
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 24–30 Aug 2026.