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Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a large-scale residential development at the former Vector Motors car sales site on Goatstown Road, Dublin 14.
The approved development will require the demolition of an existing building and the removal of the hard-surfaced parking area to facilitate a purpose-built student accommodation scheme. The accommodation will also be able to be used as tourist or visitor accommodation outside the academic term.
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The scheme will deliver 212 student bedspaces, including studios, within a U-shaped building ranging from single-storey to six storeys.
A total of c. 1,247 sq m of external amenity space is also included in the approved plans, featuring a central courtyard at ground level and roof terraces. Internal amenity spaces are also provided, including two ground-floor lounges and study areas, a kitchen and tearoom, laundry facilities, and concierge and office space.
The approved student accommodation will also have provision for bicycle parking spaces and six car parking spaces. Vehicular access will be via Goatstown Road from two entrance points.
3D Design Bureau supported the project team across multiple planning phases, producing a daylight and sunlight assessment report, along with aerial montages, architectural CGIs, verified view montages and presentation photomontages. These solutions helped communicate the proposal clearly in its surrounding environment and supported evidence-based decision-making throughout the process. If you would like to see how these solutions were created, we also have a dedicated case study on our portfolio page. You can read it here.
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Planning permission granted for 180-bed Cork city centre hotel
Cork City Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new hotel development at Lower Oliver Plunkett Street and Connell Street, in Cork City.
The approved hotel will range from five to ten storeys above ground level, delivering 180 bed spaces in total. The scheme also includes a gym, reception area, kitchen, and breakfast and dining space, alongside the supporting building services required for hotel operations.
Following last year’s article on the key trends shaping the AEC industry, we are back to share what we believe will define 2026. These trends are not entirely new. Many were already building momentum in 2025. The difference this year is that they are becoming more connected, with better data, clearer processes, and higher expectations around certainty, speed, and quality.
An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at the southern edge of Ratoath, Co. Meath, following a 3rd party appeal.
The approved development is located within the townlands of Commons and Jamestown and extends across a site of approximately 12.58 hectares. The scheme will deliver 364 residential units, alongside a commercial building accommodating a crèche, which will benefit future residents.
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