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Plans Submitted for a 219-Unit Residential Development on Dyke Road, Galway April, 2025

Galway City Council, in partnership with the Land Development Agency, has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the construction of Corrib Causeway, a new large-scale residential scheme on Dyke Road, Terryland, Galway. The proposed development will deliver 219 apartment units alongside a range of community amenities.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed development in Galway
Construction continues on over 800 residential units in Dunshaughlin March, 2025

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Work is well underway on a major residential development located off […]

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New 175-unit Residential Development Proposed for Carpenterstown Road March, 2025

Plans have been submitted to Fingal County Council for a new large-scale residential development (LRD) located at Winterwood, Carpenterstown Road, Dublin 15. Spanning approximately 1.87 hectares, the development proposes a total of 175 residential units alongside a comprehensive suite of amenities and community facilities.

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Construction Begins on LDA’s Major 542-Unit Development in Dublin! March, 2025

Construction is now underway on a new residential development at the former St. Teresa’s Gardens site. Developed by The Land Development Agency (LDA), the scheme secured planning approval from An Bord Pleanála in 2023.

Shadow study report which is a part of Daylight & Sunlight assessment
Beakonshaw obtains approval for a new large residential development in Delgany March, 2025

An Bord Pleanála has granted conditional planning permission to Beakonshaw Hill Limited for the construction of a new large-scale residential scheme at Chapel Road, Delgany, encompassing 84 dwellings and a crèche on a 2.67-hectare site.

Computer-generated imagery of the approved development in Delgany
Nearly 600 Apartments Break Ground in Saggart January, 2025

South Dublin County Council has approved significant modifications to a previously permitted residential development on Fortunestown Lane, Saggart. Initially approved for 488 residential units, the scheme will now feature 574 apartments across five separate blocks.

Computer-generated imagery of the underway development in City West, Saggart
A decade of progress: Revisiting a luxurious mansion project in Vero Beach, Florida December, 2023

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.

Daylight and Sunlight Assessment: Importance of the analytical 3D model to protect your planning application from judicial review December. 2023

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.

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A simple guide to the planning application process in Ireland

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

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Planning application guide: The planning decision

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.

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Planning application guide: Full planning application submission

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

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Planning application guide: Design, pre-planning, and public consultation

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.

Planning application guide: Design, pre-planning, and public consultation

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