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Plans granted: New Apartment Development in Ballyogan, Dublin 18 September, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted planning permission with revised conditions for a new residential development on Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18, following an appeal. The approved scheme will replace existing structures on site with two apartment blocks providing a total of 49 units.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the apartment development in Ballyogan
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
Navigation Square: ‘Behind The Scenes’ Production of Hybrid Off-Plan 360 Virtual Tour for the Largest Office in Cork!

For 3DDB, the Navigation Square Office project was a combination of creative flair and ability, careful planning with a seasoning of thinking outside the box! The final product needed to grab the attention and interest of potential tenants right away and to provide a clear overview of the impressive floor area of this office scheme.

model to computer generated imagery of Navigation Square office development in Cork
O’Connell Bridge House: Unraveling its Fascinating History

One of the most controversial buildings in Dublin, O’Connell Bridge House, aka. the “Heineken Building”, has a rich history dating back to the 1960s. Read more!

O'Connell Bridge House - Photo of O’Connell Bridge House, in Dublin – Material from Brightside Media
How to Conduct a Successful Daylight & Sunlight Assessment

There are various stages involved in the production of a comprehensive daylight and sunlight assessment. From building the detailed analytical 3D model to writing the final report, a huge amount of work and understanding of data takes place during the course of a project.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
3D BIM Explained: The Foundation of a BIM Journey

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is transitioning from a ‘modern way’ to design, build, and manage construction projects to a ‘compulsory way’ for all projects, big and small.

Connecting collaborative models with psychical on-site structures.
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions

We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about BIM (Building Information Modelling).

All you need to know about Impact Assessments for the latest edition of BRE Daylight and Sunlight assessments

This blog takes a deep dive into the metrics assessed for Impact assessment under the BRE Guidelines 2022. If you are new to Daylight and Sunlight Assessments, we suggest that you first read Daylight & Sunlight Assessments: A Vital Component to Planning Applications to understand the what? how? and why? and in turn, help you better understand the content below. All terminology is industry standard and should be used in daylight and sunlight assessment reports.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment

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