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Glover Court Redevelopment Approved in Dublin City Centre January, 2026

Dublin City Council has approved the redevelopment of Glover Court on York Street, Dublin city centre, under a Part 8 planning process. The approved scheme plays an important role in the regeneration of the area and will deliver new, high-quality social housing through a combination of deep retrofit and sensitive new-build interventions.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved residential development in Dublin
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
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.

Early design daylight and sunlight assessment
How trees are treated in daylight and sunlight assessments

BRE 209 provides specific guidance on how trees and hedges should be considered within daylight and sunlight assessments. Depending on the metrics being assessed for impact assessment or scheme performance, evergreen and deciduous trees need to be included in different states within the analytical 3D model.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
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.

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