Planning Projects

Navigating the planning system is more than securing permission - it's about shaping viable, approvable schemes that move forward with clarity. At Foundation, planning is not a paperwork exercise - it's a strategic service that aligns policy, design, and delivery from day one.

Our role

Foundation’s planning team works across Ireland on projects ranging from infill mews developments to large-scale masterplans. Whether guiding the LRD process, managing planning appeals, or coordinating design teams, our role is to de-risk applications and build momentum - early, insightfully, and collaboratively.

Our portfolio

We are currently advising on over a dozen active planning projects across a broad geographic and typology range, including:

A 176-unit residential scheme in Rathcoole, South County Dublin
A 150-unit residential development in Strandhill, Co. Sligo
A 125-unit housing application in Killarney, Co. Kerry
A hotel-led tourism destination on the Shannon Estuary, Co. Clare
A mixed-use regeneration scheme in Wicklow Town
Planning compliance support for a retail and residential development in Sutton
Mews infill scheme in Rathmines and feasibility advice for residential redevelopment in Blackrock
A new hotel conversion project in Dublin 2
Section 5 applications and strategic planning input for repurposing institutional sites in Kilkenny and beyond
Part 8 support for a local authority-led tourism facility in the southeast
Planning permission for the remodelling of spa facilities at The Park Hotel, Kenmare

This diversity speaks to our capability — from high-volume residential to sensitive hospitality and public-sector applications.

Planning services

Foundation offers a full-spectrum planning service, including:

Strategic planning advice & development strategy
LRD applications & multi-stage planning management
Section 5/exempted development assessments
Planning due diligence for acquisitions
Planning reports, statements, and appeals
Enforcement, compliance, and post-permission advice
Expert witness & oral hearing representation
Retail impact assessments, childcare audits, and community infrastructure reporting
Stakeholder submissions for Development Plans, LAPs & policy reviews

We work with developers, investors, institutions, architects, and local authorities to move projects forward with foresight and fluency.

Foundation’s planning team brings clarity to complexity. Our work helps clients avoid common pitfalls, anticipate objections, and align their planning pathway with their delivery ambitions. Whether you're testing a site’s viability or preparing a full-scale submission, we guide the process with insight, structure, and accountability — from vision to approval.