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Major 14,650 sq.m Office Development Approved in Galway Business Park January, 2026

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for […]

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved office development in Galway
Plans granted for Evara’s new 877-unit residential development in Adamstown December, 2025

South Dublin County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for Phase 2 of Evara’s Adamstown Boulevard Development. Located within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone in the townlands of Gollierstown and Finnstown, the approved scheme will deliver 877 residential homes across a range of unit types.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved development Adamstown Boulevard in Dublin
Forest Road: Plans Granted for over 100 Residential Units in Swords December, 2025

Fingal County Council has granted planning permission for a new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Forest Road in Swords, north Dublin. The proposed scheme will deliver a total of 109 residential units across a range of house types.

Computer generated imagery of the granted development in Dublin
Plovers Wood: 576-Unit Residential Scheme Underway in Athlone December, 2025

Construction is now underway on Plovers Wood, a major 576-unit residential development located in Lissywollen, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Originally granted planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála in 2021 (at the time An Bord Pleanála), the €126 million project represents a joint venture between Alanna Homes, Roadbridge, and Westmeath County Council.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the proposed development in Athlone
New 175-unit Residential Development Approved for Carpenterstown Road November, 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.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed/approved/underway development in Carpenterstown road, Dublin 15
Updated Plans Approved for Glenageary Gate in South Dublin November, 2025

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has approved amendments to the Glenageary Gate […]

Computer generated imagery of the proposed development Glenageary gate in Dublin
An Overview of Strategic Development Zones in Dublin July, 2024

A Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) is defined by Dublin City Council as an area of land “where their development is considered to be of strategic national economic and social importance”. In Dublin, there are six SDZs, each aimed at generating employment and economic activity while promoting long-term development.

Aerial montage of St. Helens III, in Adamstown.
CPD Presentation: Daylight and Sunlight July, 2024

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

different computer generated images for daylight and sunlight report
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.

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