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BreakingNews.ie
6 hours ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Ireland Land Development Agency to deliver 320 cost-rental... Read More 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. Advertisement 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.'
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
LDA resolves nine cases at janata adalat
Lucknow: A retired police officer, B C Srivastava, once again appeared at the Lucknow Development Authority's janata adalat, as part of Pradhikaran Diwas on Thursday, seeking resolution to a land dispute pending for 40 years. Srivastava said his land in Ujariyaon was acquired in 1985, with promise of alternative land which he never received. A similar case surfaced of retired police inspector Indra Kumar , who was allotted a flat in Aliganj in an LDA scheme in 1984, but its registry is pending. Officials were directed to investigate resolve the matters fast. Of 32 applications received, nine were resolved on the spot.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Site in Mayo town identified as suitable for large housing project
This was revealed at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The six-hector site is currently zoned for infrastructure and utility. A report estimates that the cost of development and infrastructure will be between €68,750,000 and €86,450,000. Dearbhla Lawson, the director of planning services for the Land Development Agency (LDA) outlined details about the site. Ms Lawson added that 'there may be other sites the local authority has [but], this [site] has been shortlisted out of a longer process. There's probably more infill sites [in Ballina] and I'm very happy to take that forward with the local authority'. Senator Mark Duffy welcomed the site identified by the LDA, calling it 'promising' and asked the agency to work with him on other sites across Mayo. He proposed the Ballina Mineral Water site located in the town centre. This area had previously been put through a compulsory purchase order by Mayo County Council for a new Tesco supermarket however, the proposal never came to fruition. 'In terms of acreage it's quite small, it's about 4-5 acres,' said the Fine Gael representative. 'While the site might not be the most attractive size, in terms of scale [it] can have a huge impact in being the catalyst for the regeneration of our town' he added. John Coleman the CEO of the LDA, made clear that the main focus for development had previously been in city areas, but he confirmed that 'we will be looking at opportunities in Mayo going forward'. Senator Duffy made the point that while he understood the thought process behind the focus on cities, he recognized there are 'financial impediments that make it more cost effective if we target towns over the 10,000 population that can help to unlock a lot of the housing challenges, because this is a crisis that faces every community'. The type of housing that would be built on the utility site in Ballina is unknown, however the lack of social housing and affordable homes is a Mayo-wide issue, an estimated target of 708 homes are needed under the current Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Councillor Peter Flynn, the chair of Mayo County Council's Strategic Policy Committee on Housing, has said he welcomes 'any intervention that will accelerate the delivery of housing in Mayo, particularly for large scale affordable housing schemes'. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Cllr Flynn said, 'The delivery of large-scale affordable houses and apartments is critical to any solution and the demographic of the working poor is a group that needs to be the focus of any initiative particularly in an era of almost full employment,' "For too long Mayo County Council has failed to deliver in this area and their delivery in relation to Social Housing can be described at best as average. We have seen the extraordinary increase in working people who don't qualify for any Government or Council supports becoming homeless and the needs of these people must be urgently addressed,' "I would welcome the LDA getting involved in Mayo towns if they particularly focus on affordable housing in suitable locations' he added. The LDA report was prepared and submitted under Section 52 of the Land Development Agency Act 2021.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Makeover of KGMU, Daliganj intersections to ease traffic
Lucknow: Commuters traversing through Daliganj trisection and Medical College Crossing will get relief from daily traffic snarls as LDA has initiated a remodelling project to ease congestion. The redesign will focus on reducing the diameter of existing rotaries. The central islands and road dividers will be restructured, and traffic islands will be modified. In addition, road markings and signboards will be installed to guide motorists. The estimated cost of Daliganj Tiraha project is Rs 87 lakh and Rs 72 lakh for Medical College crossing. LDA VC Prathamesh Kumar on Wednesday conducted an on-site inspection and directed officials to complete the work by Sep. Kumar said: "These junctions witness heavy peak-hour traffic, causing daily inconvenience. Surveys showed large rotaries were worsening flow. We're reducing their size and widening medians to improve circulation, cut wait times, and ensure smoother movement without affecting the area's heritage aesthetics." He emphasised the importance of inter-departmental coordination between traffic, power, and surveillance departments to ensure timely shifting of traffic signals, electric poles and CCTV infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Activate Your Antivirus License Click Here Undo Meanwhile, LDA is also preparing to unveil the 'Lazeez Gali' near the historic Rumi Gate. Kumar visited the site near the Clock Tower and reviewed the ongoing work in the adjacent museum block. The final phases of finishing and electrification are currently in progress. "It will offer a unique culinary experience to locals and tourists alike. The goal is to create a lively, hygienic and culturally vibrant space without disturbing the historical integrity of the location," said Kumar.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Students in private rentals to receive no extra protections under new RPZ rules, Housing Minister says
As legislation is set to be rushed through the Dáil this week to bring all current tenancies into a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), concerns have been raised about the new rent rules that are due to come into force next March. Tenancies after that date will be subject to a six-year tenancy agreement and landlords will be allowed to reset rents to market rates after six years. If during those six years, a tenant leaves their rental accommodation voluntarily, the landlord will also be allowed reset the rent. However, concerns have been raised in relation to students who rent for a limited period of time for the academic year and for trainee doctors who regularly move around the country. Those groups could be subject to hikes in rent on a regular basis. Mr Browne said that while measures would be looked at for student-specific accommodation, measures for students in the private market would not be introduced. 'We're working out issues around students while working over the bill,' Mr Browne said. 'However, in the private rental sector, as it is at the moment, there won't be any special measures put in, in terms of the private rental sector, it would become impossible to police or to manage in those circumstances.' The minister said it would be difficult to determine whether someone was a student and then work that into legislation. 'There's always challenges like that; students, nurses, gardaí, doctors, consultants. So, there will be no special exemptions in current law for people in that particular situation, and won't be under the new legislation either, as drafted,' he said. Mr Browne also confirmed former HSE chief Paul Reid would be paid €50,000 a year as chair of the new planing authority, An Coimisiún Pleanála. The new body will replace An Bord Pleanála and will be expected to work towards new timelines for applications. ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, a judicial review into a development at the old site of the Central Mental hospital in Dundrum, Co Dublin, has added €30m to the cost of the scheme and delayed the project by at least two years. In May 2023, the Land Development Agency (LDA) was granted permission to develop the site for the construction of 852 homes on the 34-acre site. However, the scheme was delayed because of a single objector who lodged a judicial review against An Bord Pleanála for granting permission. Representatives from the LDA and the Housing Agency told the Oireachtas Housing Committee that last September, the LDA submitted updated plans for the site, which will be renamed Dublin Central, for the construction of nearly 1,000 homes. The new plans would include 940 apartments, 17 duplexes and 20 houses, with building heights ranging from two to seven storeys. Asked by Fianna Fáil TD Seamus McGrath how much the judicial review on the site has cost, LDA chief executive John Coleman said the delay has resulted in €30m in additional delivery costs. 'The impact of the delay, of the challenge, has been to add at least €30m onto the estimated delivery cost of that scheme,' Mr Coleman told the committee. He said that the matter was not yet concluded, and they are waiting on a final decision on the planning application. He added that he hoped a final decision would be received in the coming months. Chief executive of the Housing Agency Martin Whelan told the committee that there has been a 'near collapse' of inward investment in the housing market. In particular, he said the requirements around equity financing are a 'major challenge'. Currently, builders are required to pay 25pc to 30pc of the cost of a development upfront. This money is then held up for several years until the development is completed or sold. 'It's a particular challenge given that there is a higher equity requirement in relation to apartment development, and the shortage of that financing is an issue,' Mr Whelan said. The Government will pay €148.2m to buy the hotel at Citywest, which includes the convention centre, it was also confirmed yesterday. The hotel will be used for housing international protection applicants. Currently, around 2,000 international protection applicants, as well as Ukrainian refugees, live at Citywest.
