Dundrum Central, Dublin

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The LDA would like to inform the public that it has been granted planning for 852 homes on the site of the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum from An Bord Pleanála. The original decision date was to be July 2022.

This proposed development will consist of 819 apartments, 15 duplexes and 18 houses, with building heights ranging from 2 to 7 storeys. The range of homes provided will include accommodation for people at all stages of life including families and homes appropriate for older residents. The development will also provide extensive facilities for residents and the wider community, including a community centre with indoor sports facilities, a medical centre, retail units, a café and a childcare facility.

This Planning outcome follows an extensive Consultation process since the Planning Application was submitted on 30 March 2022. Where a comprehensive four phase public consultation and engagement process included 25 meetings with local community stakeholders and elected representatives, four online webinars, and responses were provided to over 1,000 emails. The Project website will remain as a reference and an archive of the process to date.

The OPW are currently managing the property in the interim, and are facilitating the request for Temporary Tented Accommodation from the Government, which will be in place on a short term basis and will not delay the progression of the LDA’s development. The next Planning Application will address the plans for the existing Buildings, to retain and adapt the Hospital Building,the Chapel and the Infirmary.

We attach an E-Bulletin update, also available at www.dundrumcentral.ie for some clarity and detail on the decision and the next steps we hope will now take place, subject to the necessary statutory consents being in place.

Should you have any queries or questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Link to e-Bulletin on Dundrum Central Website