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An Coimisiún Pleanála approves 6,456 sq m industrial scheme in Clonshaugh February, 2026

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission with […]

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved industrial scheme in Clonshaugh
Approved Student Accommodation on Goatstown Road to Deliver 212 Bed Spaces February, 2026

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.

Proposed state aerial photomontage of approved student accommodation on goatstown road, Dublin
Planning permission granted for 180-bed Cork city centre hotel January, 2026

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.

Presentation photomontage of the approved hotel development in Cork
Major 170-Unit Residential Scheme Approved at Long-Vacant Vita Cortex Site January, 2026

Planning permission has been granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála, following a third-party appeal, for a large-scale residential development (LRD) on the site of the former Vita Cortex Plant, located between Kinsale Road and Pearse Road in Cork City. The long-inactive brownfield site is now the focus of a major regeneration effort aiming to deliver new homes and community-focused amenities.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed development in Kinsale Road, Cork
Over 350 Homes Approved in Ratoath, Co. Meath January, 2026

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.

Proposed verified view montage of the approved development in Ratoath produced for visual impact assessment
Glover Court Redevelopment Approved in Dublin City Centre January, 2026

Dublin City Council has approved the redevelopment of Glover Court on York Street, Dublin city centre, under a Part 8 planning process. The approved scheme plays an important role in the regeneration of the area and will deliver new, high-quality social housing through a combination of deep retrofit and sensitive new-build interventions.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved residential development in Dublin
Zone of Theoretical Visibility: Reducing Risk and Cost in Property Development September, 2025

Before a project even breaks ground, developers face a series of important steps that shape its viability. Beyond the challenges of the planning process, much of this work begins during the feasibility stage, where early decisions can save developers both time and money. One of the most effective tools at this stage is the Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV).

Zone of Theoretical Visibility study heatmap
How Infrastructure Impacts Housing Delivery in Ireland August, 2025

Ireland’s housing delivery continues to fall short of government targets, with demand surpassing supply. To meet this need, an estimated 50,000 new homes are required annually until 2040.

Aerial photomontage showing infrastructure
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
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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