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221-Bed Student Accommodation Approved in Santry May, 2025

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a new mixed-use student accommodation development located on Church Lane and Swords Road, in Santry, Dublin 9. The decision paves the way for the construction of a single-block development featuring 221 purpose-built student bed spaces and an integrated café.

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111-Bedroom Hotel Conversion Approved in Dublin City Centre April, 2025

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission with conditions for the conversion and extension of an existing mixed-use building on St. Andrew’s Street, overturning Dublin City Council’s previous decision to refuse the scheme. The approval clears the way for the transformation of the site into a 111-bedroom hotel while retaining the post office use at ground floor level.

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New 170-unit residential development approved for Clonsilla, Dublin 15 April, 2025

Plans were approved by Fingal County Council for the construction of a new large-scale residential development in Clonsilla, in the outer suburb of Dublin. The proposed scheme involves the demolition of existing buildings totalling approximately 315 sq.m and the construction of 170 housing units across seven blocks.

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Over 80 New Homes Planned for Kinsaley, Malahide April. 2025

A planning application has been lodged with Fingal County Council for a new residential development in the townland of Kinsaley, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The proposed scheme comprises 83 two-storey houses, a two-storey childcare facility, and extensive open amenity spaces.

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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.

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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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Daylight and sunlight assessment: What you need to know January, 2024

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.

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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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