Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16. The approved scheme will deliver 57 homes in total, comprising apartments and two houses.
Wicklow County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new residential development at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. The approved scheme will provide 87 homes in a mix of houses and duplexes/maisonettes, together with a crèche, sports pitch and supporting site infrastructure.
Following a review on appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld the decision to grant planning permission for a mixed-use development at Belgard Square East, in Tallaght. The approved scheme will deliver 199 homes across two blocks, together with a broad mix of commercial, retail, healthcare and childcare uses.
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a new social housing development for older persons on Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin. The scheme, by Red Rock Developments in association with Fold Housing, will provide 60 one-bedroom apartments within a five- to six-storey building.
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for the conversion of an existing five-storey over-basement building on Dame Street and Eustace Street to hotel use. The approved scheme will provide a 43-room hotel, together with ground-floor retail and café space, through the change of use and refurbishment of the existing building and the addition of a new setback fifth-floor level.
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a large-scale residential development on the former factory site at Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown Road, in Finglas. The approved scheme provides for 298 apartments, alongside community, commercial and amenity uses, set across five blocks ranging from three to seven storeys.
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.
As 2025 draws to a close, the CIS Construction Industry Forecast 2025–2027 provides a look at what the next phase of growth could mean for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Long before construction begins on-site, a great amount of work goes into preparing a project. Among the key elements of this preparation are architectural visualisations, which play an essential role during the planning stages and later help property developers and estate agents market units off-plan as construction progresses.
With housing demand rising and urban density increasing, apartment developments have become central to urban planning strategies. In Ireland, this topic has been at the heart of ongoing debates, particularly following the announcement of new apartment design standards by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, alongside the Minister of State for Planning.
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).
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.
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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