3D Design Bureau

Works are underway at Twilfit House, Dublin 1, where a new Premier Inn hotel is being built. Initially planned as an eight-storey, over-basement hotel with 180 rooms, extensive bar and restaurant areas, and a separate gym and retail unit, the project received further planning approval in late 2023 from Dublin City Council for significant alterations to the original scheme.

Cairn has received planning permission for a new phase of Seven Mills, a major mixed-use development in Clonburris, Dublin 22. This phase will deliver 495 residential units, comprising 449 apartments and 46 duplex units.

Construction continues on the St. James residential development, located on Cross Avenue in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. This project will feature five exclusive detached four-bedroom homes.

Malincross Limited and Dean Swift Properties received planning permission with conditions from An Bord Pleanála for the construction of a significant residential development located south of Flemington Lane in Balbriggan.

Tipperary County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new 122-unit residential development on Coleville Road, Clonmel. Developed by Torca Homes, the approved scheme includes amendments to a previously approved application, initially greenlit by An Bord Pleanála in 2021.

The first phase, which includes houses and duplexes, is progressing well and is set to launch this week, with the first viewing scheduled for Saturday, July 20th.

Whether you are part of the AEC industry or not, this guide, prepared by our team of experts, will help you navigate the planning system with confidence, providing valuable information on each stage and outlining projected timeframes for submitting an application

The final stage of the planning application process is not necessarily the swiftest or simplest. Different outcomes can unfold, depending on the local authority’s view of the proposed scheme and how it has been presented.

Following the pre-application process and possible public consultation period, the design team will gear up for the full planning submission.

The planning process for property developments in Ireland can be complex and time-consuming, involving multiple stakeholders and regulatory requirements. Engaging early with local authorities, through a pre-planning meeting, and potentially the local community through a public consultation, can be crucial to navigating this process successfully.

Property planning varies from country to country and depending on the efficiencies of the application process it can greatly affect the design, construction, and delivery of new developments in urban and suburban areas.

Following the publication of the 3rd Edition of BRE Guidelines in June 2022, it is now a requirement to include trees within a daylight and sunlight assessment. Depending on the metrics being assessed for Impact Assessments or Scheme Performance, evergreen and deciduous trees need to be included in different states within the analytical 3D model.