CD Architects

21/10/2026

🏡 Got a gap between houses on your land?

You may be able to build on it.

In the Northern Ireland countryside, planning policy allows an "infill" dwelling: up to two new homes in a small gap within an otherwise built-up road frontage.

The rules are strict. Applications are often refused because the gap is too big, the frontage isn't continuous, or the plot doesn't match its neighbours.

That's where we come in. At CD Architects we'll:
✅ Look at your site and tell you honestly if it qualifies
✅ Measure the frontage and plot sizes properly
✅ Design a home that fits the area
✅ Handle the planning application from start to finish

Thinking about a site for yourself or one of the family? Send us a message or give us a call for a chat.

📍 Newry | Dublin

15/10/2026

From aerial to elevation 🏗️
Small schemes matter. This development turns an underused town-centre brownfield site into well-designed homes that will help strengthen the local community. Here’s a first look at our new eight-apartment scheme taking shape in Newry.

09/10/2026

🎳 It's a strike!

We're delighted to see Hollywood Bowl Banbridge open its doors at The Boulevard, and proud to have been involved

The 23,000 sq ft family entertainment centre brings 21 lanes of ten-pin bowling (including 4 VIP lanes), a Bandai Namco amusement arcade and pool tables to the heart of Co Down. It's Hollywood Bowl's second venue in Northern Ireland and the anchor of The Boulevard's new food and entertainment quarter.

Turning an existing retail unit into a lively leisure destination brought its own challenges, and it's been a real pleasure working alongside Lotus Property, Hollywood Bowl and the full project team to deliver it.

Leisure is a sector we love working in. If you've a scheme in mind, we'd be glad to talk.

Killowen Contracts Ltd

02/10/2026

Steel Framed Dwelling 🏗️
This project update is a little different, and it's a first for us at CD Architects: a steel framed domestic dwelling.
Our client chose a steel frame for a number of reasons, with efficiency on site at the top of the list:
✅ No waiting on the brickwork. The roof can go on as soon as the frame is up, rather than waiting for the bricklayers to finish.
✅ Speed of er****on. The frame goes up in a matter of days, getting the build weathertight much sooner.
✅ Trades working in parallel. With the structure and roof in place, internal and external works can run side by side, shortening the overall programme.
✅ Precision. Factory-fabricated steel means accurate dimensions and less waste on site.
✅ Design freedom. Steel allows for larger open spans and more flexible internal layouts.
It's been great to explore a different method of construction on a residential project, and we're looking forward to sharing more as the build progresses. Watch this space! 👀

26/09/2026

Great work to all involved, now were are getting down to the fun part!

25/09/2026

We're proud to have been named Highly Commended for Best Professional Services Business at the Newry Business Awards 2026! 🏆
Newry is where our story began, back in 2006, so to be recognised among such a strong field of local businesses is a real honour.
This recognition belongs to our brilliant team, whose creativity, care and hard work go into every project, from bespoke homes and education to commercial, leisure, residential and fit-out work across Northern Ireland and Ireland. It also belongs to our clients, who trust us with their ideas and their spaces, and to the partners and consultants we're proud to work alongside.
Congratulations to the category winners and to all the finalists on a fantastic night and thank you to the organisers and sponsors for championing local business.
Here's to what we build next. 🏗️

24/09/2026

Good progress at Greenbank, Newry!

Phase One is well underway at the gateway to Greenbank — a new commercial warehouse taking shape as part of this exciting mixed-use development.

Great to see the site progressing. Watch this space!

17/09/2026

Another project Completed: ASEE Group Office Development

We're proud to share the completion of this new office development for ASEE Group — a project that reflects our commitment to luxury craftsmanship, advanced technology, and thoughtful workplace design.

Every space has been finished to an exceptional standard, delivering a first-class working environment from the ground up.

Highlights include:

✔️ State-of-the-art boardrooms and meeting suites
✔️ Acoustically balanced open-plan offices, fully equipped for hybrid collaboration
✔️ Premium-finish canteen and washroom facilities, matching the quality found throughout the building

The result is a modern, future-ready workplace that elevates the everyday experience for ASEE's teams and visitors alike.

Proud to have delivered this project as architects, and to see it come to life. 👏

16/09/2026

🏡 Thinking about building a farm dwelling? You could already qualify.

Under Northern Ireland's planning policy for farm dwellings, permission can be granted where:

✅ Your farm business has been actively trading for 6+ years
✅ No dwellings or development sites have been sold off the holding (outside settlement limits) in the last 10 years
✅ The new home is sited to cluster with existing farm buildings — ideally with access from an existing lane

Meet those three, and a new dwelling on your farm may be within reach — including for those keeping or breeding horses commercially.

The detail matters. Site selection, demonstrating "clustering," and building the supporting case (especially if an alternative site is needed for health & safety or business expansion reasons) all need to be right first time — permission under this policy only comes round once every 10 years, so there's no room for a rejected application.

At CD Architects, we work with farming families across Northern Ireland and Ireland to assess eligibility, choose the right site, and prepare planning applications that stand up to scrutiny.

📩 If you own a working farm and have been considering a new home on it, get in touch — we'll tell you honestly whether your site and circumstances stack up before you spend a penny on drawings.

15/09/2026