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Planning permission granted for 180-bed Cork city centre hotel January, 2026

Cork City Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new hotel development at Lower Oliver Plunkett Street and Connell Street, in Cork City.

The approved hotel will range from five to ten storeys above ground level, delivering 180 bed spaces in total. The scheme also includes a gym, reception area, kitchen, and breakfast and dining space, alongside the supporting building services required for hotel operations.

Presentation photomontage of the approved hotel development in Cork
Major 170-Unit Residential Scheme Approved at Long-Vacant Vita Cortex Site January, 2026

Planning permission has been granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála, following a third-party appeal, for a large-scale residential development (LRD) on the site of the former Vita Cortex Plant, located between Kinsale Road and Pearse Road in Cork City. The long-inactive brownfield site is now the focus of a major regeneration effort aiming to deliver new homes and community-focused amenities.

Computer-generated imagery of the proposed development in Kinsale Road, Cork
Over 350 Homes Approved in Ratoath, Co. Meath January, 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at the southern edge of Ratoath, Co. Meath, following a 3rd party appeal.

The approved development is located within the townlands of Commons and Jamestown and extends across a site of approximately 12.58 hectares. The scheme will deliver 364 residential units, alongside a commercial building accommodating a crèche, which will benefit future residents.

Proposed verified view montage of the approved development in Ratoath produced for visual impact assessment
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
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 in 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
Architectural Visualisation: 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 architectural visualisation.

Team 3DDB’s 5km Architectural Gems Challenge

The opening up of our country marks the start of the end of a tumultuous year for us all. As we welcome life beyond our 5km, we look back at the architectural beauty we found on our doorstep.

Team 3DDB's 5km Architectural Gems Challenge

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