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Permission Granted for 164 new homes in Bishopstown, Cork September, 2025

Plans have been submitted to Cork City Council for a large-scale residential development along Waterfall Road in Bishopstown, Cork.

Computer generated imagery of the residential development in Bishopstown
Work Underway on Glenveagh’s 181-Unit Development in Mullingar September, 2025

Construction is progressing on Glenveagh Homes’ large-scale residential development (LRD) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The scheme, located in the townland of Rathgowan, received planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála in May 2024 (with revised conditions) and is now delivering 181 new housing units.

Computer generated imagery of the proposed development Farranshock Park in Mullingar
Athlumney to Gain 322 Homes, Neighbourhood Centre, and Public Park September, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted planning permission, following an appeal, for a major new residential and mixed-use scheme in Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath. The approved development will deliver 322 homes, alongside extensive community amenities, a neighbourhood centre, and a new public park.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved development in Athlumney, Navan
Application Submitted for over 1,000 New Homes in Clonburris Strategic Development Zone August, 2025

South Dublin County Council has lodged a Part 10 planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a major residential development across three sites within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposed scheme will deliver 1,252 new homes in a mix of houses, duplexes, triplexes, and apartments, alongside childcare, community, and retail facilities.

model of the Clonburris SDZ produced for daylight and sunlight assessment
246-Bed Student Accommodation Approved Adjacent to Connolly Station August, 2025

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a new purpose-built student accommodation complex at 96–99 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. The approved scheme will deliver 246 bedspaces in a modern, high-density building ranging from six to nine storeys over a lower ground floor.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved development in Dublin 1
Plans to be Lodged for 285 Affordable Homes in Limerick August, 2025

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to submit a planning application for a new 285-unit residential scheme at The Gasworks on Dock Road, Limerick. The project will be developed on land acquired from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and aims to deliver much-needed cost rental and social housing in the city.

Computer generated imager of the proposed development in Limerick
Cherry Lane Virtual Tour: Creating an immersive experience for maximising pre-sales February, 2024

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.

computer generated image from off-plans virtual tour for residential development in Cherrywood
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.

Model Used for Shadow Study
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.

The image highlights the impact of material differences on reflectance values. Notice how the lighter brick material yields more favorable results it generates.
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

Image which include model, structural draft and material draft of computer generated image
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.

Computer generated imagery for the blog about planning decision with writing "approved?"

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