3D Design Bureau

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.

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

Throughout the project’s various stages, our team were instrumental in producing 3D CGI material, which was used as a powerful marketing tool to enhance our client’s sales strategies.

A daylight and sunlight assessment is a technical analysis that is prerequisite in many planning applications. Assessments evaluate the potential impact a proposed development might have on surrounding existing properties and the environment.

Ten years have passed, and our team decided to experiment with this particular project to see if the changes to workflows, methodologies and skillsets would make a difference to the final architectural renders.

A daylight and sunlight assessment is a critical component of any planning application. Whether your development is in the early stages of design, or already well advanced towards a full planning submission, it’s essential to give close attention to this type of environmental assessment to assist in a positive outcome of your planning application.

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