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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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Leopardstown Road Development to Deliver 80 New Homes November, 2025

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new residential development on Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. The approved scheme will deliver 80 new homes across duplexes and apartments within two blocks, ranging from three to six storeys in height.

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Planning Permission Upheld for New Housing Scheme in Kinsealy, Malahide November, 2025

Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development in the townland of Kinsaley, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The approved scheme comprises 83 two-storey houses, a two-storey childcare facility, and extensive open amenity spaces.

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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
Planning application guide: The importance of feasibility studies

Property planning varies from country to country and depending on the efficiencies of the application process it can greatly affect the design, construction, and delivery of new developments in urban and suburban areas.

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