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261 so far this week · Updated 6 Oct 2026. More may be added before the count is final.

261 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 249 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

5–11 Oct 2026 Week261 notices261 link to the official notice261 linked to a project26 counties729 units stated

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261 records

Dublin 12, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB5761/25

Change of use from light industrial unit to shop with ancillary store at ground floor level. Construction of a new 277m2 mezzanine comprising of board room and offices at first floor level.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Shercloon, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 2661184

(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TWO STOREY DWELLING HOUSE (AS APPROVED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 03/6020) DUE TO DEFECTIVE MICA BLOCKWORK AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT TWO STOREY DWELLING HOUSE WITH GARAGE AND CONNECTION TO EXISTING ONSITE SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Monilea, Westmeath

WestmeathWestmeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2660128

to construct a bungalow and domestic garage. Permission is also sought to construct a new site entrance, to erect new site boundaries and to install a treatment system and polishing filter together with all associated site works

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Bealaha, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref 26124

To construct rear extension to existing dwelling house including minor elevational changes plus removal of existing extension and sheds, and all ancillary site works

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 12, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

New Granny Flat (Development Class 3A) to the rear Garden of existing dwelling located at No 32 Walkinstown Park

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Lucan, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0290W

Alterations to existing dormer bungalow including (i) construction of 2 no. dormers to the rear section of the pitched roof; (ii) internal alterations at 1st floor consisting of the provision of 2 no. bedrooms; (iii) 2 new windows to the rear gable elevation and all associated site development works.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Gurane, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 24/61012

1.Demolish old sheds and utility room serving house 2.Carry out alterations to interior and elevations of house 3.Construct extension to house at Cullenagh Lower, Beaufort, Co. Kerry

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60234

Construction of ESB Sub-station (for Site 35A) at Unit 3, Rowantree Road, Momentum Logistic Park Naas, Co Kildare

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Bansha, Tipperary

TipperaryTipperary County CouncilPlanning ref 2561167

Rural Dwelling

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City CouncilPlanning ref 26/44478

The proposed development includes the removal of sun room to rear and removal of kitchen annex and covered storage to side of existing semi-detached two storey dwelling, construction of single storey extension to rear, two storey extension to side and all associated site development works

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Monmore, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20260831W

Dwelling house at Courtclogh Upper, Blackwater. Co. Wexford (Darragh Walsh)

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Croom, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60311

the change of use of the First Floor office area to commercial kitchen and all ancillary site works at Croom Mills Old Cork Road, Croom, Co. Limerick.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Strongford, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2260270

new dwelling house on green field site

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Maigh Cuilinn, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2361155

Construction of a new domestic garage/garden shed at Baile Nua

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Oughterard, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60464

Construction of a new dwelling house and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 13, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 5035/26

Proposed loft conversion including removal of hipped end of roof and the construction of an apex roof, also construction of a flat roof dormer window to rear roof profile and new window to side elevation at loft level.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB2550/26

Widening of the vehicular entrance to 3.5M. Construction of a 13.5sqm first-floor extension over the 13.5sqm garage (to be converted into accommodation). A part 2-storey extension to the rear (4sqm to upper floor, 27sqm to ground floor). The existing front door to be a hall window, the new front door relocated to front of converted garage.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26B/0256/WEB

The development will consist of alterations to the previously granted permission D23B/0521 with a reduced footprint to the two storey extension to rear and revised elevational treatments, construction of a lean to roof to side passage and addition of a new pedestrian gate accessed from Northumberland Close to the side / rear.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Sligo

SligoSligo County CouncilPlanning ref PL 25/60297

The development will consist of the demolition of an existing flat roof extension and lean-to shed to the rear (South) of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, alteration/ addition of window/ door openings to the existing dwelling, new external wall insulation with render finish, narrowing of the site entrance off the public road, and all associated site works.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Bantry, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 26/0068

Permission for the following works to existing dwelling house: - (A) Demolition of existing entrance porch/utility and for construction of new two storey extension in-lieu of same to north and west elevations. (B) For elevational changes and alterations to existing dwelling. (C) For replacement to existing sewage treatment system and for all associated site works

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Tinnahinch, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2660064

for a change of use from restaurant to a single habitable dwelling including internal alterations and elevational changes. Including all associated site works.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Castlebar, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref 2660162

Construction of a new dwelling house

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 3496/25

Extension at ground and first floor to the rear of existing mid terrace 2 storey house at 12 Croydon Park Avenue, Dublin 3.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2660620

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 2026

Glencairn, Tipperary

TipperaryTipperary County CouncilPlanning ref 2560692

Opt out single storey domestic dwelling, one new wastewater treatment system, vehicular entrance and any associated works

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Ballymacoda, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 25/5453

TO CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO STOREY DWELLING, SITE ENTRANCE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.

Start date 6 Oct 2026Start date 6 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 5, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

Material alterations and internal modifications to an existing single-storey drive-thru restaurant at McDonald's, Artane Castle Shopping Centre, Kilmore Road, Dublin 5, D05 Y984.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Cork, Cork

CorkCork City Council

Amalgamation of Units 30 & 31 in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to create one retail unit.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20251281W

Construction of 74 No. Houses and Associated Site Works. Phase 1 = Houses No. 1 to No. 14, inclusive. This Commencement Notice relates to the 14 No. Houses in Phase 1 of the Housing Development, with associated Site Works.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 202614 units (phase)

Liscannor, Clare

ClareClare County CouncilPlanning ref P26/60351

demolition of existing house, the construction of a replacement dwelling house and ancillary site works

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

New Ross, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20260692W

CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY HOUSE

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref FW25A0516

The development will consist of 1No.Boiler House, 1No. Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) kiosk, 1No. Regulator Skid, 1No. Fuel Gas PRS Skid, and 1No. Gas Analyser kiosk with all ancillary services and associated site works located to the west of the N2 at Kilshane Road, Kilshane, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Skerries, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0108E

The development will consist of the following: 'The restoration of a cottage by replacing the existing roofs with a new continuous pitched roof and the reconstruction of the existing chimney to reinstate and strengthen the original character of the cottage, as well as internal refurbishment works, minor exterior works, installation of a wastewater treatment plant, provision of 2 designated parking spaces, setback of the existing site entrance, and all auxiliary works associated with the refurbishment of the cottage'.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Downings, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60562

Construction of an extension consisting of a bay window and roof canopy to front of terraced dwelling

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Cavan, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2560583

Erection of mixed residential development of 32 no. dwellings and all ancillary associated works

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 202632 units (phase)

Kilkenny, Kilkenny

KilkennyKilkenny County CouncilPlanning ref ACP ref 307847-20, KCC ref 19887

Phase 1 of the development which consists of, New Entrance on the Kennyswell road, internal estate roads and footpaths, boundary treatments 36 no residential units comprising; 4 number House type F, 2 bedroom own door apartments, 32 no 2 storey houses comprising of, 2 number house type C1, 3 bedroom 3 number House type C2, 3 bedroom 3 number House type C3, 3 bedroom 9 number House type D, 3 bedroom 12 House type number D1, 3 bedroom 2 no House type J. 3 bedroom. 1 no House type K, 2 bedroom. Foul and surface water connections, landscaping and ancillary works.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 202636 units (phase)

Leggettsrath, Kilkenny

KilkennyKilkenny County CouncilPlanning ref 2360154

The construction of 1 No. commercial unit including associated signage and site development works. The proposed unit will adjoin previously constructed units granted permission under planning Ref: 05/1766 and subsequent extension of duration of planning permission under planning Ref. 11/99 and planning Ref. 16/662. All works to take place at Kilkenny Agri-Business Park, Cillin Hill, Leggetsrath East, Kilkenny.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Ennis, Clare

ClareClare County Council

Material alteration of ower ground floor to provide 2 guest bedrooms.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Glenade, Leitrim

LeitrimLeitrim County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60134

Renovation of a derelict existing single-storey dwelling with associated service works.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

An Uaimh, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60539

Construction of 31 No. 2 storey dwelling houses, at No. 157 – 187 Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 202682 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0260E

Construction of single storey extensions to front and side (11sq.m), new brick façade to front, a new two-storey extension to rear (14sq.m), new ground floor window in east gable, and new first floor window to west gable.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Tylas, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2561292

The development will consist of a single storey extension to the side of the existing domestic garage for use as a games room / home gym, lean-to fuel store extension to rear, and modifications to existing garage plan layout and elevations.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Dardistown Cross, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60671

1. Construction of a new detached, single storey gardener’s cottage dwelling 2. New wastewater treatment system and percolation area 3. All associated landscaping, ancillary and site works.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County Council

Fit out works for Autumn Blu at Unit 10 Liffey Valley Retail Park

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Lucan, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD248/0012

Change of use and modifications to Grange Cottage which is a protected structure RPS Ref: 120 from residential to a mixed-use development which includes a childcare facility, café, events space, artist’s studios, shop, and clubhouse. The development also includes a small footbridge connecting the development to the existing car parking area in Grange Castle Business Park.

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 2026

Athy, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2561128

construct a bungalow, new splayed entrance and install a waste water treatment unit and percolation area and all ancillary siteworks

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Kilcummin, Killarney, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60396

to construct a new dwelling house served by mechanical aeration unit and soil polishing filter

Start date 5 Oct 2026Start date 5 Oct 20261 units (phase)
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 5–11 Oct 2026.