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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.

Planning permission has been granted for Steeplefield Limited’s Greenvale development at the former Chadwicks Builders Merchant site off Greenhills Road. The scheme is now under appeal, with a decision expected in May. The permission relates to a major mixed-use redevelopment across four new blocks ranging from five to 12 storeys, providing 588 apartments.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to submit a planning application for a new 285-unit residential scheme at The Gasworks on Dock Road, Limerick. The project will be developed on land acquired from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and aims to deliver much-needed cost rental and social housing in the city.

The estimated €125m scheme in Inchicore will be part of Dublin City Council’s first-in-type initiative that aims to provide more affordable accommodation in urban areas where demand is high.

We are happy to share that Goatstown Road Student Accommodation has been chosen by the public as the winner of our first Best of the Quarter initiative, securing 59% of the vote.

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.

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.

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