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A planning application has been submitted to Cork City Council 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 brownfield site, inactive for many years, is now the focus of a major regeneration effort aiming to deliver new homes and community-focused amenities.

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has granted planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Kilternan, Dublin 18. The approved scheme, named Kilternan Village, spans two sites totalling approximately 14.2 hectares, separated by the future Glenamuck Link Distributor Road (GLDR).

Enabling works are now underway at the site of the new Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in County Kerry, following a final investment decision by SSE Thermal. Plans were granted by An Bord Pleanála in October 2024, following a detailed consultation period with local stakeholders. The project also holds a 10-year capacity agreement awarded in 2023.

Wicklow County Council has received a planning application for a new mixed-use development on a 0.84-hectare site located off St. Patrick’s Road, Wicklow Town. The proposed scheme includes the construction of 25 residential units and the refurbishment and change of use of an existing retail building and yard into commercial office space.

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for the construction of a rooftop helipad at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH), in Dublin. The helipad will sit approximately 36 metres above ground level on the roof of the Rock Wing, inaugurated in 2023. The project is part of the continued improvements and expansion made to the hospital.

Fingal County Council has granted planning permission for a new residential scheme located on lands at Mabestown, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Developed by Beakonshaw and designed by Reddy Architecture and Urbanism, the estimated €12.7m scheme will deliver 48 new homes in a mix of houses and duplex/apartment units.

In this first interview of our Spotlight series, we delve into the daily routines and experiences that shape our talented team at 3D Design Bureau.

Barnhill Place, a residential development currently under construction in Dalkey, includes 23 apartment units and 13 houses. Located on Barnhill Road, the project offers a range of two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes, as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, all featuring access to communal open spaces.

Over the years, the advancements in computer-generated imagery have transformed it into an important tool for property developers, architects, interior designers, and estate agents allowing them to visualise and improve their projects long before actual construction begins.

Our Matterport virtual tour solution boasts unmatched detail and interactivity, driving sales and enhancing customer experiences. We will provide you with a rich, strategically documented virtual experience of your venue, enabling brides-to-be, grooms AND their families from around the globe to plan their dream weddings effortlessly.

A Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) is defined by Dublin City Council as an area of land “where their development is considered to be of strategic national economic and social importance”. In Dublin, there are six SDZs, each aimed at generating employment and economic activity while promoting long-term development.

This presentation will help you understand the fundamental principles, latest standards and proper methodology in this crucial area of planning permission for property developments.