Dublin City Council launch second public consultation on proposed 145 homes

A second public consultation has been launched regarding the construction of 145 homes in west Dublin.

These new homes are part of the second phase of the Cherry Orchard Point residential project, which the Land Development Agency and Dublin City Council plan to develop on 13.01 hectares of land owned by the local authority. Pending approval, around 1,131 cost rental, affordable purchase, and social homes, a crèche, and up to 23,400 square metres of retail space could be developed across four phases at Cherry Orchard Point.

A series of public meetings are also planned, including a drop-in event on Tuesday, July 2, at St Ultan’s Primary School in Cherry Orchard from 4pm to 7 pm. This will be advertised locally and on the LDA’s website.

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The document and details on how to provide feedback can be found here. The first and second phases will focus on Site 4, an 11.41-hectare area near Park West & Cherry Orchard Railway Station. The proposed homes will be near the M50 and close to many businesses and major employers, including those in Park West Business Park.

Phelim O’Neill, Head of Property at the LDA, commented: “Cherry Orchard Point is an exciting project that 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, stated: “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.”

A planning application for Phase 1 was submitted to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in December 2023, with a decision expected by July 2024. This application includes 708 homes—547 cost rental and 161 social—as well as commercial, retail, cultural, and community spaces.

If approved, Phases 1 and 2 will facilitate the creation of a lively and sustainable community, emphasising amenities and facilities such as a proposed supermarket, commercial and retail units, internal and external community and cultural spaces, and a childcare facility.

The entire development will also include landscaped open spaces, such as 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 options.

The development plans for Cherry Orchard Point are designed to complement other local public projects planned by DCC, including the Park West-Cherry Orchard Local Area Plan, which was approved by Dublin city councillors in October 2019.

These positive developments include the redevelopment of Cherry Orchard Park to feature a sports hub. Initial public consultations have been held, and DCC is now engaging in further discussions with the local community.

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