Land Development Agency launches public consultation on 2,000 new homes in north Dublin

The State-owned Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched a public consultation and stakeholder engagement process on the proposed delivery of over 2,000 homes in north Dublin.

The development at Clongriffin will be the biggest single State housing project in decades. The new homes will be made available as social, cost rental or affordable purchase.

Subject to planning approval, the proposed "Clongriffin Central" development will deliver new apartments and green spaces, in addition to retail outlets and new community facilities and amenities.

A new vision document and website have been created by the LDA and the architectural firm Henry J Lyons, in consultation with Dublin City Council. Members of the public and stakeholders are invited to engage with the LDA’s information campaign and to provide their feedback on the proposals.

The newly published vision document outlines the LDA’s plans for the development, which is located on the northern edge of Dublin 13, next to Clongriffin train station and existing retail facilities.

The site was acquired by the LDA in late 2023. In March of this year, the LDA also acquired an adjacent site in Stapolin in Baldoyle with the potential to deliver a further 1,900 homes.

The two sites are located either side of the Dublin to Belfast railway line and provide an opportunity for the LDA to deliver an estimated total of over 4,000 homes.

Construction work began on the first phase delivery of 408 apartments in Clongriffin Central in March this year. This development will include a new creche, public park and cultural spaces.

The new vision document includes proposals for the remainder of the site and the LDA intends to make further planning applications later this year.

Feedback from the public consultation process will be carefully considered by the design team, the LDA said.

Phelim O’Neill, director of development at the LDA, said: “I am delighted to see the launch of this vision document outlining the LDA’s ambitious proposals for a sustainable community and affordable homes at Clongriffin. We have engaged architects Henry J Lyons to plan and design a new high quality and sustainable residential development with social and commercial amenities that will cater for existing residents, future residents and visitors.

“The LDA values the local community’s engagement and feedback, and I am actively encouraging local residents, businesses and community groups to contribute to this important process as we strive to deliver a development that meets the needs of the area. The LDA will also continue to work with Dublin City Council on the project.”