Planning Permission Boost as Gilbert-Ash Opens New Irish Headquarters
Facing growing demand for quality development, Gilbert-Ash deepens its Irish commitment with a new headquarters, advancing ambitious projects requiring vital planning permission.
Gilbert-Ash, a leading Belfast-based construction and fit-out firm, has expanded its footprint in Ireland by establishing a new headquarters in Dublin. This strategic move reflects the company’s intent to strengthen its presence in the Irish market, focusing on hospitality, workspace, and residential sectors that increasingly hinge on successful planning permission outcomes.
The new Dublin base supports Gilbert-Ash’s growing pipeline, which includes high-profile undertakings such as flagship hotels and large-scale refurbishments. Recent projects in Ireland illustrate a proactive approach to securing approvals amid evolving policy frameworks, including careful navigation of planning-related challenges like environmental impact assessments and flood-risk development considerations.
Managing Director Ray Hutchinson highlighted the significance of this step, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to sustainable growth while responding to regulatory requirements. The company’s enhanced local presence aims to expedite planning approvals and ensure compliance with An Bord Pleanála decisions, integral to delivering complex urban developments.
Furthermore, Gilbert-Ash’s robust portfolio demonstrates its capability to manage projects involving material contravention scenarios and maintain alignment with environmental impact safeguards. This is evident from recent projects such as the redevelopment of Clerys department store and the construction of major hotel properties, including the citizenM Hotel and the Premier Inn at Twilfit House.
The company’s track record also includes landmark commercial office refurbishments, which accommodate thousands of employees and satisfy intricate planning permission stipulations in dense city centers. These projects contribute to meeting Ireland’s pressing need for modern housing schemes and workspace solutions, often requiring sensitive planning negotiations and approvals under evolving urban development policies.
Gilbert-Ash’s expansion coincides with a wider industry trend emphasizing sustainability and regulatory compliance, with the company integrating best practices on flood-risk development to mitigate future impacts. By securing timely planning permission and aligning with An Bord Pleanála rulings, Gilbert-Ash positions itself as a trusted partner for developers aiming to realize environmentally responsible projects.
As the Irish construction sector faces growing complexity in obtaining approvals, Gilbert-Ash’s new headquarters will serve as a hub to streamline interactions with planning authorities, helping to reduce delays and address material contraventions with expert guidance. This strengthens the firm’s competitive edge and reinforces its long-term growth strategy in the Irish market.
Originally reported in Construction Wave on Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:25:58 +0000. Full story
