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289 commencement notices give a start date this week, for 279 projects on PlanningBrief. Each is counted by the start date on the notice, not the day we added it.

12–18 Oct 2026 Week289 notices289 link to the official notice289 linked to a project25 counties592 units stated

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289 records

Dublin 14, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD20A/0296 ABP-310027-21

Construction of 2-storey 20-classroom temporary school prefabricated accommodation for school use during the demolition and construction works.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 2026

Swinford, Mayo

MayoMayo County CouncilPlanning ref 24/305

Extension to a car showroom at Kilbride, Swinford, Co. Mayo for Swinford Motors Ltd.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 2026

Ashbourne, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 23/873

Construction of 70 No. dwellings comprised of 40 no. 2, 3 and 4 bedroom house units, and 30 no. 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment units in 2 blocks, with associated public open space, roads and site works.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 202670 units (phase)

Dalkey, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D26A/0328/WEB

Alterations and extension of an existing dwelling including the provision of a two storey extension linked to the existing dwelling. New windows and internal alterations.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB2064/26

The demolition of existing single storey rear extension and entrance porch and the erection of a new two storey rear extension and an entrance canopy to existing two storey dwelling and all associated site works

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 2026

Emly, Tipperary

TipperaryTipperary County CouncilPlanning ref 2561064

New dwelling, entrance, WWTS at Clashdrumsmith, Emly, Co. Tipperary

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Rathvale, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2560883

The development will consist of part single / part two storey dwelling, entrance, driveway, proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter together with all associated site works.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 17, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref 4299/24

3 bedroom detached bungalow and all associated site development works

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Kilbride, Meath

MeathMeath County CouncilPlanning ref 2660521

The development consists of permission for amendments to the previously permitted wastewater treatment system and percolation area and the continuation of use of the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area on site as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. 22/990 and subsequently permitted for decommissioning under Reg. Ref. 25/60160 and all associated works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Banagher, Offaly

OffalyOffaly County CouncilPlanning ref 2657

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY DWELLING, A PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITEWORKS

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref D24A/0644/WEB

Development of a new music theatre and school within the Nord Anglia International School Campus.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 2026

Bandon, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 256346

Phase 2 of a proposed new residential development at lands at Knocknagarrane, Old Chapel, Bandon, Co. Cork. Phase 2 will consist of the construction of 11 no. new dwelling houses (comprising a mix of 1 no. 4 bedroom 2-storey detached dwelling house, 2 no. 2 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached dwelling houses, 4 no. 3 bedroom 2-storey semi-detached dwelling houses, 4 no. 4 bedroom 2-storey semi-detached dwelling houses) and all associated ancillary site development works.

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 202611 units (phase)

Mallow, Cork

CorkCork County CouncilPlanning ref 26/1000

Opt Out- Construction of a new dwelling house

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref LRD25A/0985/WEB

Construction of 58 houses of 3-storeys in height, including 36 no. 3-bed townhouses and 22 no. 4-bed houses at Ashwood Farm, Glenamuck, Carrickmines, Dublin 18

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 202658 units (phase)

Dunleer, Louth

LouthLouth County CouncilPlanning ref 2660415

A single storey side extension to an existing two storey semi detached dwelling

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Killarney, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 2660029

Construction of rear two storey extension & refurbishment of dwelling at Castlelough, Loreto Rd., Killarney, co.Kerry, V93TXH2

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Kielduff, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 25/60526

To construct a single storey dwelling with a detached carport, served by a mechanical aeration unit & soil polishing filter, and allowing for all ancillary site works

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Croom, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2660444

construction of an extension to the side of dwelling, relocation of entrance

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Ballinabrannagh, Carlow

CarlowCarlow County CouncilPlanning ref 2660031

The construction of 8 No. semi-detached 3 bedroom two storey dwellings at sites 46-53 OF: the completion of an unfinished estate at Gort Na Gréine, Ballinabrannagh. The completion of the development includes the construction of 8 No. semi-detached 3 bedroom two storey dwellings at sites 46-53 plus 1 No. two storey detached 3 bedroom dwelling at site 42. Also included is the construction of 22 No. two storey dwellings (type A – 5 No. two storey 4 bedroom detached dwellings, types A1/A2 – 3 No. two storey 5 bedroom detached dwellings, type B – 2 No. two storey 4 bedroom semi detached dwellings and type C – 12 No. two storey 3 bedroom semi detached dwellings), plus all landscaping, provision of recreation area / public open space and all associated overground and underground site works including an on site waste water treatment system. Sites 1-22 to be accessed via an existing site access and road network

Start date 14 Oct 2026Start date 14 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Killorglin, Kerry

KerryKerry County CouncilPlanning ref 26/60308

Erection of Cabin type classroom at Scamps and Scholars Pre-school

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

ATHLONE, Roscommon

RoscommonRoscommon County CouncilPlanning ref ABP-322707-25

Phase 1 of works to existing Cafe/Restaurant, consisting of provision of extension containing new Kitchen facilities.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1082/26

Proposed Material Change Of Use and Associated Fit-Out for the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Ground floor unit, Block 6, The Lock Keepers Building, Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8, Dublin

DublinDublin City CouncilPlanning ref WEB1158/26

Proposed Material Change Of Use and Associated Fit-Out for the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Block 5, The Maltings Building, Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Bunratty, Clare

ClareClare County Council

The "works" solely relate to the addition of lobby to the lift and do no propose changes to the fire strategy granted or modification of the lift enclosure etc.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Dublin, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

The subdivision of an existing anchor unit at first floor level into two separate occupancies comprising a paddle court facility in one unit and a golf simulator in the adjoining unit.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Hospital, Limerick

LimerickLimerick City and County CouncilPlanning ref 2560963

The subdivision of one existing dwelling house building and site area to create three dwelling houses and an Extension onto the existing Building.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20263 units (phase)

Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref FW26A/0088E

Conversion of the attic into habitable accommodation, a two-storey rear extension including attic-level accommodation with a flat-roof dormer, a two-storey side extension, and the installation of new window and dormer windows to the western side of the property, together with all associated site works.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Wexford, Wexford

WexfordWexford County CouncilPlanning ref 20260373W

PERMISSION FOR EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND ALTERATIONS TO ELEVATIONS OF EXISTING DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC SHED TO THE REAR GARDEN WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Donabate, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref F26A/0168E

The construction of a single storey extension to the rear, alterations to the first floor fenestration on the rear elevation, the widening of the existing vechicular access and associated works at 107 Somerton, Donabate, Co. Dublin.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Doogary, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2660091

Extend existing end of life waste recovery facility incorporating de-polluted vehicle storage areas, site screening, landscaping, security fencing and associated site works at Ned, Doogary, Co. Cavan

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Swanlinbar, Cavan

CavanCavan County CouncilPlanning ref 2660268

Construct 5 bay portal frame extension to existing industrial building, connection to existing services and associated site works for existing manufacturing facility at Drumconra, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County CouncilPlanning ref 2660059

A) Construction of a new 3 bedroom single storey dwelling and single storey domestic garage, B) New wastewater treatment system serving new dwelling, C) Removal of existing septic tank serving adjacent dwelling and construction of an alternative wastewater treatment system to the rear of the existing dwelling, D) Alterations to the existing vehicle entrance to provide a double recessed entrance, along with all associated site development, facilitating and landscaping works

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dromod, Leitrim

LeitrimLeitrim County CouncilPlanning ref 2660082

Construct a total of 8 no. 2-storey, semi-detached dwellings & Demolish existing dwelling and domestic outbuilding on site at Drumod Beg, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20268 units (phase)

Balllyshrule, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2460059

Proposed construction of New Dwelling, treatment septic tank system and all associated site works

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Cashel, Tipperary

TipperaryTipperary County CouncilPlanning ref 2660322

The development will consist of the construction of a single storey house with pitched and flat roofs, a new septic tank and percolation system, alterations to the existing site access and a new drive and all ancillary works.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Kerrykeel, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 26/50075

Construction of an Extension to existing dwelling house and all associated site works.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Ballintra, Donegal

DonegalDonegal County CouncilPlanning ref 25/62100

Construction of Dwelling with Connection to Existing Treatment System at Bradlieve, Ballintra, Co.Donegal

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Killarney, Kerry

KerryKerry County Council

Erection of Solar Panels & associated plant on the existing roof surface - Material Alterations to the existing external surfaces.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Dublin 24, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD25B/0655W

The construction of a new attic level conversion and dormer extension to include alterations to rear and side elevation of existing dwelling, with internal alterations to facilitate the proposed attic conversion, and the provision of 2no. new rooflights to front of existing dwelling.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Sligo, Sligo

SligoSligo County Council

Change of use form existing vacant ground floor commercial units at 26&27 Market Street, Sligo to use as 2 self contained apartments.

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 20262 units (phase)

Kingston, Galway

GalwayGalway County CouncilPlanning ref 2660619

CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STORY PRIVATE GARAGE

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Dublin 3, Dublin

DublinDublin City Council

The renovation of and alterations to No 61 Kincora Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Dublin, Dublin

DublinFingal County CouncilPlanning ref FW26A/0227E

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

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Lucan, Dublin

DublinSouth Dublin County CouncilPlanning ref SD26B/0263W

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

Start date 13 Oct 2026Start date 13 Oct 2026

Stonyford, Kilkenny

KilkennyKilkenny County Council

The project consists of expanding with one classroom and two SET classrooms.

Start date 12 Oct 2026Start date 12 Oct 2026

Naas, Kildare

KildareKildare County Council

Proposed modular expansion to existing school, to include 2 x SEN Classrooms and Multi Activity Room –

Start date 12 Oct 2026Start date 12 Oct 2026

Bray, Wicklow

WicklowWicklow County CouncilPlanning ref 2660195

Change of use of the existing ground floor retail area to a Boylesports bookmakers, internal alterations, erection of satellite dishes, new signage, the provision of a new shop front, alterations to the rear elevation, construction of bin storage area and alterations to 1No. first/second floor duplex apartment, construction of private open space and all associated site development works.

Start date 12 Oct 2026Start date 12 Oct 20261 units (phase)

Dublin 18, Dublin

DublinDún-Laoghaire Rathdown County CouncilPlanning ref LRD25A/0641/WEB

Construction of Block 5, consisting of 25 no. units, bin and bike stores and all ancillary works. Located at Ridgefield, Aikens Village, Stepaside, Co. Dublin

Start date 12 Oct 2026Start date 12 Oct 202625 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 12–18 Oct 2026.