LDA AND DCC SEEK PUBLIC’S VIEWS ON DELIVERY OF 145 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN CHERRY ORCHARD

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have launched a public consultation process on the planned delivery of 145 affordable homes in Cherry Orchard in west Dublin.

The new homes are proposed as part of Phase 2 of the Cherry Orchard Point residential development, which the LDA and DCC are seeking to deliver on 13.01 hectares of land owned by the local authority.

Subject to planning permission, approximately 1,131 cost rental, affordable purchase and social homes, a creche, and up to 23,400 square metres of retail space could be delivered over four phases at Cherry Orchard Point.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 involve planned developments for Site 4, a 11.41-hectare site located next to Park West & Cherry Orchard Railway Station. The proposed homes will be adjacent to the M50 and within easy reach of a host of businesses and major employers, including those located at Park West Business Park.

A planning application for Phase 1 was submitted to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in December 2023 with a decision anticipated in July 2024. This application proposes 708 homes – 547 cost rental and 161 social – in addition to commercial, retail, cultural and community spaces.

The LDA and DCC are now seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on the proposals for Phase 2. This includes a low density neighbourhood comprising approximately 145 new 2 to 3-storey own-door affordable purchase houses and duplex units.

If approved, the plans for Phase 1 and Phase 2 will allow for the delivery of a vibrant and sustainable community with a major emphasis on amenities and facilities including a proposed supermarket, commercial/retail units, internal and external community and cultural spaces and a childcare facility.

The overall development will also feature landscaped open spaces, including a plaza, multipurpose amenity lawn, outdoor fitness trail, multipurpose games area and a playground. A network of parks and civic spaces will be connected by tree-lined streets while residents will benefit from high quality integrated and accessible public transport and a safe and permeable environment that promotes sustainable travel modes.

The plans to develop new homes at Cherry Orchard Point are proposed to combine with other public projects planned locally by DCC and included in the Park West-Cherry Orchard Local Area Plan, which was voted on and approved by Dublin city councillors in October 2019.

These positive developments include the redevelopment of Cherry Orchard Park to include a sports hub. Initial public consultation has taken place on this project and DCC is now holding further discussions with the local community.

DCC’s future plans also include the development of a site opposite St Ultan’s School to provide housing, including senior citizen accommodation, along with a small number of retail units to create a village hub for the area. Plans are also in place to deliver 172 new affordable homes in the local area with the aim of having the houses delivered in 2027.

As part of the consultation process for Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point, the LDA and DCC is inviting interested parties to examine the proposed design plans. The document and details on how to provide feedback can be found here. A series of public meetings are also due to be held, including a Drop-In Event on Tuesday July 2nd in St. Ultan’s Primary School in Cherry Orchard from 4-7pm. This will be advertised locally and on the LDA’s website.

Phelim O’Neill, Head of Property at the LDA said: “Cherry Orchard Point is an exciting project, which will transform a major underutilised site in a key part of west Dublin. Working with DCC, we are seeking to deliver a significant amount of much-needed affordable and social housing in a location that is clearly well-connected and will ultimately be well-served. Our plans also include public amenities and facilities in addition to commercial and retail units. This is to ensure that everyone living in the development and the wider Cherry Orchard area can benefit from what will be a sustainable and vibrant new community.

“We have submitted a planning application for Phase 1 and now we are seeking the public’s views on our proposals for Phase 2. We would encourage all interested parties to examine the plans carefully and to provide their feedback, which we look forward to receiving.”

Dave Dinnigan, Director of Housing at Dublin City Council said: “We are pleased to be progressing with our plans for Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point. This is an important project for us and the LDA as it provides for the delivery of high-quality housing and amenities in an area that we have identified as suitable for future growth. We join the LDA in urging all interested parties to examine the proposals carefully and to make their views known to us.”

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Michael McDonnell Managing  Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

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