Weekly Digest / retained edition

PlanningBrief Weekly Digest · 24–30 August 2026

24–30 August 2026. 15 selected observations; full retained cohorts: Application activity 1291, Permissions 409, Refusals 54, Commission cases 64, Commencement notices 269. Closed calendar week; source coverage may still be partial or revised. Closed does not certify complete government reporting. Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00; accepted revision 20260907T044612Z-quantity-provenance-v1-2026-w35. Application source updates are distinct from receipt dates; notices are not proof of physical starts.

15 selected records · 5 populated sections · prepared 2026-09-07T04:59:45+00:00

Period 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-30. Revision 20260907T044612Z-quantity-provenance-v1-2026-w35. Each observation keeps its own scope; observations are not deduplicated development totals.

Application activity

3 selected from 1291 retained observations. Planning-stage design and consultancy review. Permission, procurement and physical commencement are not established by this application activity.

Kerry County Council · 2660536

Kerry County Council · 2660536

Source publication/update: 2026-08-25

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 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Cork City Council · 26/44991

Cork City Council · 26/44991

Application received: 2026-08-25

Permission for the following Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at Knocknahorgan (Townland), Sallybrook, Glanmire, Cork comprising the construction of 158 no. dwelling houses (comprising a mix of 4-bed, 3-bed and 2-bed dwelling houses) and 48 no. apartment/duplex units (comprising a mix of 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed units in 10 no. blocks ranging in height from 2 to 3 storeys); 1 no. 2 storey creche; and all associated ancillary development including vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, car and bicycle parking, bin and bike stores, drainage, landscaping, public lighting, boundary treatments and amenity areas. The proposed LRD makes…

158 units estimated from the description. Scope not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Laois County Council · 2660112

Laois County Council · 2660112

Source publication/update: 2026-08-25

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 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Permissions

3 selected from 409 retained observations. Permission and conditions review for project teams. A grant alone does not establish procurement, an award or physical commencement.

Limerick City and County Council · 267045

Limerick City and County Council · 267045

Council decision: 2026-08-27

construction of 371 residential units, proposed access road and two storey childcare facility. Original Planning Reference No. : 21/311588

371 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Louth County Council · 2660456

Louth County Council · 2660456

Council decision: 2026-08-28

Permission will consist of the construction of 97 no. residential units on a site of Circa 3.76 Hectares. The 97 units consist of 22 no. 2-bed 2 storey terraced houses, 53no. 3-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses and 22 no. 4-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses. The proposal includes for improvements to and signalisation of the existing junction of the Termonfeckin Rd (R166) and the Termonabbey/Aston Village access road (L23073), access roads and cycle paths, public open space, car parking spaces, public lighting, and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the…

97 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Westmeath County Council · 2560563

Westmeath County Council · 2560563

Council decision: 2026-08-28

Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey dwelling house units, consisting of; o 43 no. 3 bed dwellings, o 15 no. 4 bed dwellings. Construction of 16 no. three-storey duplex units, consisting of; o 6 no. 1 bed dwellings, o 10 no. 2 bed dwellings. Provision of ancillary facilities for the duplex units including communal amenity space, secure bicycle parking and bin storage facilities; Provision of car parking arrangements (104 no. on curtilage parking spaces for 52 no. dwellings; 32 no. grouped parking and 6 no. visitor spaces for 22 no. dwellings; 2 no. accessible spaces); Provision of…

50 units in the structured source field; description estimate: 74 units. Values unreconciled. Scope not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Refusals

3 selected from 54 retained observations. Planning and refusal review. No purchasing or site-start signal is inferred from this refusal.

Waterford City and County Council · 2560606

Waterford City and County Council · 2560606

Council decision: 2026-08-27

for a change of use from residential care home facility (community infrastructure) to residential use for all buildings on site. Proposed development to provide a Total of 29 No. new units; 25 No. apartments and 4 No. houses ( 19 No. 1-Bed, 5 No. 2-Bed and 1 No. 3-Bed apartments and 3 No. 2-Bed two-storey & 1 No. 3-Bed two-storey houses). Proposed demolition of modern two-storey extensions to the front & side of the Main Building. Proposed works to include a new two-storey extension to the front & rear of the existing north-western corner of the building, proposed single storey extension to 2 No. existing out-buildings, new first floor…

29 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Cork City Council · 26/44856

Cork City Council · 26/44856

Council decision: 2026-08-24

Permission for the demolition of existing derelict building and the construction of a mixed development of a ground floor coffee shop and 15 no. apartments comprising 4 no. two bedroom units and 11 no. one bedroom units in a block of four storeys with rooftop garden, bin storage and bicycle storage and all associated development works.

15 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Wicklow County Council · 2692

Wicklow County Council · 2692

Council decision: 2026-08-26

proposed four x 4 bedroom two storey dwellings in semi-detached blocks with connections to services and associated works including boundaries and associated works

4 retained units; quantity origin and scope were not recorded. This retained record does not establish the current approved total.

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

Source as of 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Commission cases

3 selected from 64 retained observations. Statutory case review may affect permission and project timing. An appeal or other Commission process is not a contract award.

Authority not indexed · 324593

Authority not indexed · 324593

Commission received: 2026-08-25

Request to alter the conditions of the already permitted Carrownagowan Wind Farm (ABP-308799-20)

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Authority not indexed · 324596

Authority not indexed · 324596

Commission received: 2026-08-25

Proposed 110 kV Substation at a site fronting onto Steeven’s Lane, Dublin 8

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Tipperary County Council · 324601

Tipperary County Council · 324601

Commission received: 2026-08-26

The proposed demolition and removal of No.85 Mulkear View and the construction of a ground floor side extension for...

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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Commencement notices

3 selected from 269 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.

Cork City Council · CN0146469CY

Cork City Council · CN0146469CY

Notified commencement: 2026-08-24

Construction of 88 nr. new dwelling houses and associated site works, 275-282, 287-305, 329-389 (all inclusive) Arderrow ballyvolane, cork, co. cork.

88 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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Fingal County Council · CN0146847FL

Fingal County Council · CN0146847FL

Notified commencement: 2026-08-27

The construction of 68 No. of houses and associated site works located at Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin

68 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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00

Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · SN0014636DR

Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · SN0014636DR

Notified commencement: 2026-08-26

The proposed Block 1 shall provide 43 no. apartments (1 and 2 bed), communal amenities at Ground Floor and Seventh Floor levels, a café and a commercial unit at Ground Floor level. The relocated vehicular rightof- way shall run adjacent to the building via an underpass.

43 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 2026-09-05T04:45:32.872521+00:00