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Following a third-party appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development on former Bray Golf Club lands, off Dublin Road and Ravenswell Road, Bray, Co. Dublin. The approved scheme will deliver 159 homes as part of the wider Sea Gardens development, comprising 150 apartments and 9 townhouses.
Work continues on Wicker Walk, a new phase of the wider Seven Mills, Dublin’s newest town. This phase provides for a major mixed-use scheme comprising 660 homes, including houses, duplexes and apartments, together with a crèche, community floorspace and extensive public open space.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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