Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council & LDA to lodge plans for 934 new homes at Dundrum Central

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) and the Land Development Agency (LDA) are partnering to lodge plans for 934 new homes at Dundrum Central with a Part 10 Planning Application. 

An Bord Pleanála granted permission for 852 new affordable homes on the site in a decision published in May 2023, however the development cannot currently proceed due to a legal challenge from one local resident, which is being defended by the LDA.

The LDA has been working in partnership with DLRCC to unlock this land and maximise the delivery of affordable and social homes on the site. The development will consist of the construction of 753 new affordable and cost rental homes and 181 social homes, significantly enhancing the housing supply in the Dundrum area.

Councillor Jim O’Leary, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said,

“The importance of delivering affordable homes in Dundrum cannot be overestimated, and this development not only provides an excellent mix  of high quality apartments, duplexes and houses, it also includes excellent community activities that will transform the entire Central Mental Hospital site.

“This joint approach with the Land Development Agency presents a unique opportunity to meet the housing requirements of single people, families, older people and people with additional needs, creating a diverse yet integrated community.  I am encouraged by the engagement from the local community which saw the original permission granted and am hopeful that these plans will we equally well received”.

The new plans are broadly in line with the existing permission, comprising a mix of apartments, duplexes and community homes, offering a multitude of different housing and right size options for families, first time buyers, older residents and renters. Conscious of previous concerns raised during the original consultation period, apartment building heights along the boundary have been reduced, with heights ranging from 2 to 8 storeys across the site. 

The development will also provide extensive  services and facilities including a community centre with indoor sports facilities, a medical centre, retail units, a café, a creche and a new public plaza.  This will transform what is currently a closed 11-hectare site into a new welcoming, socially integrated, and sustainable urban community.

Information meetings and webinars outlining the plans will be held on 10th September from 10am-1pm and 12th September from 4pm-8pm in the Dundrum Library, and full information about the information stage of the Part 10 application can be viewed here: Dundrum Central

John Coleman, CEO with the Land Development Agency said:

“Dundrum Central is a flagship development for the LDA, delivering much needed affordable homes in a prime location.  This project has the potential to completely transform the area, providing new community and sports facilities, retail and open green spaces for current and future residents.

“We are hopeful that through our partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, we can build on the confidence and trust earned with residents during the initial consultation process.  We have worked extensively on these plans and are confident that they will deliver a vastly enhanced community in Dundrum.”