In a move that could help alleviate Dublin’s housing crisis, An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the construction of 780 residential units in the city. This decision is expected to have a significant impact on the local property market, which has been struggling with low supply and high demand for several years. The development, which is set to include a mix of apartments and houses, is one of the largest to be approved by the planning board in recent years. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the details of the proposed development and its potential implications for those living and working in Dublin.
An additional 780 residential units have been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for north Dublin. This includes 348 apartments in two Strategic Housing Development (SHD) sche mes planned for Swords, and 432 dwellings for Glenveagh Living Ltd in Ballymastone, Donabate. The latter scheme was submitted under the Large Scale Residential (LRD) system. Last year, Fingal County Council granted planning permission for this scheme, but it was appealed by Donabate Portrane Community Council and came before An Bord Pleanála. The board also refused planning permission for a Kinsealy, Malahide site for 100 units. An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a total of 3,121 new units for north Dublin this week. In some cases, the appeals board ordered the omission of certain apartments and floors.
In conclusion, the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for over 700 residential units in Dublin is a welcomed one. While the issue of housing affordability and availability remains a pressing concern in the city, this development will go a long way in providing much-needed accommodation for residents. It is also encouraging to see greater efforts being made by the government to address the issue and we can only hope that further progress will be made in the future. For now, we can look forward to seeing this development take shape and bring new life to the area.
