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Forest Road: Plans Granted for over 100 Residential Units in Swords December, 2025

Fingal County Council has granted planning permission for a new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Forest Road in Swords, north Dublin. The proposed scheme will deliver a total of 109 residential units across a range of house types.

Computer generated imagery of the granted development in Dublin
Plovers Wood: 576-Unit Residential Scheme Underway in Athlone December, 2025

Construction is now underway on Plovers Wood, a major 576-unit residential development located in Lissywollen, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Originally granted planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála in 2021 (at the time An Bord Pleanála), the €126 million project represents a joint venture between Alanna Homes, Roadbridge, and Westmeath County Council.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the proposed development in Athlone
New 175-unit Residential Development Approved for Carpenterstown Road November, 2025

Plans have been submitted to Fingal County Council for a new large-scale residential development (LRD) located at Winterwood, Carpenterstown Road, Dublin 15. Spanning approximately 1.87 hectares, the development proposes a total of 175 residential units alongside a comprehensive suite of amenities and community facilities.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed/approved/underway development in Carpenterstown road, Dublin 15
Updated Plans Approved for Glenageary Gate in South Dublin November, 2025

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has approved amendments to the Glenageary Gate […]

Computer generated imagery of the proposed development Glenageary gate in Dublin
Leopardstown Road Development to Deliver 80 New Homes November, 2025

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new residential development on Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. The approved scheme will deliver 80 new homes across duplexes and apartments within two blocks, ranging from three to six storeys in height.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the Wildrock development in Dublin
Planning Permission Upheld for New Housing Scheme in Kinsealy, Malahide November, 2025

Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development in the townland of Kinsaley, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The approved scheme comprises 83 two-storey houses, a two-storey childcare facility, and extensive open amenity spaces.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed development in Malahide
An Coimisiún Pleanála, Social Housing, and Other Recent Changes to Ireland’s Planning System July, 2025

The Irish planning system has been in need of significant reform for some time. Since the announcement and recent enactment of the new Planning and Development Act 2024, the demand and urgency for new housing have only grown.

Architectural CGIs communicate the design intent in detail, helping design teams and local authorities visualise the scheme way before construction begins.
Aerial Montages: What They Are, How They’re Made, and Why They Matter June, 2025

Aerial montages, also known as aerial CGIs, showcase a proposed property development from a bird’s-eye perspective. They combine carefully positioned aerial photography with a 3D representation of the development, clearly illustrating the site’s layout, location, and how the scheme integrates with its surrounding environment. This benefits both property planning and marketing strategies.

Aerial montage of the development in Dublin
The Benefits of Architectural CGIs for Property Planning and Marketing May, 2025

What are Architectural CGIs? | How are Architectural CGIs created? | Top benefits for property design & marketing | Conclusion The use of 3D renderings in architecture has evolved from a luxury […]

Architectural CGI used for Property Planning and Marketing
3DDB’s Managing Director, Nicholas Polley, Named in Business Post’s Property 100 April, 2025

Nicholas Polley, Managing Director of 3D Design Bureau, has been named in the Business Post’s inaugural Property 100 Index, published in April 2025. The list highlights individuals identified as “visionaries, strategists and investors who balance bold ambition with calculated risk” in Ireland’s property sector.

Nicholas Polley, Managing Director at 3D Design Bureau
A Wrap-Up of 3DDB’s 2025 Awards Season April, 2025

Over the years, we’ve seen many of the projects we’ve worked being nominated and winning prestigious prizes. This alone has always been a source of pride. However, being shortlisted and sponsoring a category ourselves represents a new and meaningful chapter. The following is a wrap-up of 3DDB’s 2025 awards season.

2025 Awards Season for 3D Design Bureau
Home Performance Index: How Daylight & Sunlight can help you get certified March, 2025

In a landscape where sustainability affects our built environment, governments are setting ambitious climate action targets, and consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of environmental impact when making decisions, the Home Performance Index (HPI)certification helps design teams deliver high-quality homes that are sustainable and efficient, minimising waste and reducing environmental damage.

computer generated imagery of the apartment which got certified in housing performance index
Architectural Visualisation: Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions | 3D Design Podcast Ep.1

Welcome to Ep. 1 of the 3D Design Podcast. We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about architectural […]

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