Weekly Digest / retained edition

PlanningBrief Weekly Digest · 3–9 August 2026

3–9 August 2026. 15 selected observations; full retained cohorts: Application activity 532, Permissions 466, Refusals 43, Commission cases 60, Commencement notices 303. Closed calendar week; source coverage may still be partial or revised. Closed does not certify complete government reporting. Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00; accepted revision 20260905T211500Z-connected-history-v5. Application source updates are distinct from receipt dates; notices are not proof of physical starts.

15 selected records · 5 populated sections · prepared 2026-09-05T22:03:38+00:00

Period 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-09. Revision 20260905T211500Z-connected-history-v5. Each observation keeps its own scope; observations are not deduplicated development totals.

Application activity

3 selected from 532 retained observations. Planning-stage design and consultancy review. Permission, procurement and physical commencement are not established by this application activity.

Kildare County Council · 2561468

Kildare County Council · 2561468

Source publication/update: 2026-08-03

a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will…

44 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning-stage design and consultancy review. Permission, procurement and physical commencement are not established by this application activity.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Cork City Council · 26/44951

Cork City Council · 26/44951

Application received: 2026-08-07

Permission for modifications to the residential development permitted under Ref. No. 21/40384 & ABP-313237-22 at Old Market Place and Blarney Street, Gurranabraher, Cork. The proposed modifications to the permitted 4 no. storey apartment building consist of alterations to the floor plans at all levels including the removal of the third floor roof terrace and the provision of an additional apartment unit at third floor level, amendments to the permitted communal bike store and bin storage, and all associated changes to the facade, site layout and site development works. The proposed development will increase the total number of apartments…

32 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning-stage design and consultancy review. Permission, procurement and physical commencement are not established by this application activity.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Wexford County Council · 20260142

Wexford County Council · 20260142

Source publication/update: 2026-08-06

Permission for the construction of 12no. two-storey semi-detached dwelling units

12 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning-stage design and consultancy review. Permission, procurement and physical commencement are not established by this application activity.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Permissions

3 selected from 466 retained observations. Permission and conditions review for project teams. A grant alone does not establish procurement, an award or physical commencement.

Kerry County Council · 2660536

Kerry County Council · 2660536

Council decision: 2026-08-05

10-Year Planning Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for development at this site Countess Road, Dromhale (townland), Killarney, Co. Kerry. The development will consist of: The construction of a residential development of 259 no. residential units with ancillary single storey creche, landscaping and all associated site development works. The proposed development includes the demolition of 2 no. existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling houses and an existing ruinous structure on the site and construction of 103 no. two storey houses (3-bed units), comprising of 27 no. terraced units, 62 no. end of terrace units, and…

259 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Permission and conditions review for project teams. A grant alone does not establish procurement, an award or physical commencement.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Cork County Council · 26/1543

Cork County Council · 26/1543

Council decision: 2026-08-04

Permission for alterations to a permitted housing development at The Miles Road, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. The proposed development consists of amendments to the project previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 23/20 (ABP Ref: ABP-318260-23), and subsequent applications 25/5853 and 25/428. Proposed Alterations: i) Amendments to previously approved House Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 9, consisting of a rear extension to provide an additional bedroom for each unit. ii) Revised house design for House Type C4, including an additional bedroom iii) Revised site layout plan to include: - Relocation of House Nos. 4 and 5. - Adjustments to the proposed vehicular…

114 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Permission and conditions review for project teams. A grant alone does not establish procurement, an award or physical commencement.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Laois County Council · 2660112

Laois County Council · 2660112

Council decision: 2026-08-07

construct 88 no. residential units and all associated site development works including footpaths, parking, boundary treatments, drainage, bicycle and bin stores and landscaping/amenity areas at Colliers Lane, Ballyroan (townland), Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Site clearance works include the removal of walls and pavement associated with the decommissioned wastewater pumping station on the eastern boundary of the site. Site development works include the provision of a raised table (at the proposed entrance to the site), a new footpath and an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Colliers Lane. Access to the proposed development will be provided via a…

88 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Permission and conditions review for project teams. A grant alone does not establish procurement, an award or physical commencement.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Refusals

3 selected from 43 retained observations. Planning and refusal review. No purchasing or site-start signal is inferred from this refusal.

Wicklow County Council · 2660551

Wicklow County Council · 2660551

Council decision: 2026-08-06

revisions to permitted development as per WCC grant Ref 25/60554 at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow: • omission of Creche building and associated car parking, drop off spaces & Refuse & Bicycle stores• revised residential numbers from 87 no. units to 83 no. units (4 No. 1-bed, 15 No. 2-bed, 59 No. 3-bed, 5 No. 4-bed) • revision from 175 No. car parking spaces to 174 No. car parking spaces • revisions to associated Refuse & Bicycle stores; hard and soft landscaping; communal open space; boundary treatments; and all associated site and development works above and below ground

75 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning and refusal review. No purchasing or site-start signal is inferred from this refusal.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Fingal County Council · F26A/0509E

Fingal County Council · F26A/0509E

Council decision: 2026-08-07

A residential scheme providing 12 no. units in total. The scheme compr

12 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning and refusal review. No purchasing or site-start signal is inferred from this refusal.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Roscommon County Council · 2560473

Roscommon County Council · 2560473

Council decision: 2026-08-05

Permission for change of use of vacant shop unit and dwelling to two residential town houses, demolish domestic garage, reconstruction works and alterations to building, construct a single storey extension and all associated site works at

2 source-stated units

Relevance and limits: Planning and refusal review. No purchasing or site-start signal is inferred from this refusal.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Commission cases

3 selected from 60 retained observations. Statutory case review may affect permission and project timing. An appeal or other Commission process is not a contract award.

Clare County Council · 324491

Clare County Council · 324491

Commission received: 2026-08-04

10 year planning permission for a 110kV substation, underground grid connection and associated infrastructure

Quantity not established

Relevance and limits: Statutory case review may affect permission and project timing. An appeal or other Commission process is not a contract award.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Dublin City Council · 324494

Dublin City Council · 324494

Commission received: 2026-08-04

Whether the use of the dwelling currently in use as social care accommodation under Class 14(f) at No. 63 Old Cabra Road, Cabra East, Dublin 7, D07 YD99, to provide accommodation for persons seeking international protection under Class 14(h), is or is not development or is or is not exempted development.

Quantity not established

Relevance and limits: Statutory case review may affect permission and project timing. An appeal or other Commission process is not a contract award.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Authority not indexed · 324497

Authority not indexed · 324497

Commission received: 2026-08-04

Proposed compulsory acquisition of a derelict site

Quantity not established

Relevance and limits: Statutory case review may affect permission and project timing. An appeal or other Commission process is not a contract award.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Commencement notices

3 selected from 303 retained observations. Declared notice-phase works may be relevant to contractor and supplier monitoring. Physical commencement, procurement and a named supplier are not established by the notice alone.

Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · SN0014550DR

Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · SN0014550DR

Notified commencement: 2026-08-05

Construction of a Residential development M1 Blocks B1-B3 at Cherrywood, Dublin 18.

185 source-stated units · phase

Relevance and limits: Declared notice-phase works may be relevant to contractor and supplier monitoring. Physical commencement, procurement and a named supplier are not established by the notice alone.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Cork City Council · CN0145875CY

Cork City Council · CN0145875CY

Notified commencement: 2026-08-06

Construction of 143no. dwelling houses at Waterfall Road, Ardarostig, Bishopstown, Cork.

143 source-stated units · phase

Relevance and limits: Declared notice-phase works may be relevant to contractor and supplier monitoring. Physical commencement, procurement and a named supplier are not established by the notice alone.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00

Louth County Council · CN0145689LH

Louth County Council · CN0145689LH

Notified commencement: 2026-08-07

Construction of 79no. dwellings (8no. 2-Bed, 62no. 3-Bed and 9no. 4-Bed) and all associated site works as described in planning grant reference 2560796.

79 source-stated units · phase

Relevance and limits: Declared notice-phase works may be relevant to contractor and supplier monitoring. Physical commencement, procurement and a named supplier are not established by the notice alone.

Source as of 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00