The Land Development Agency and Dublin City Council have submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the redevelopment of St Teresa's Gardens in Dublin 8.

The proposed redevelopment at the site off Donore Avenue in the Dolphin's Barn area of the Liberties comprises 543 homes -- 154 social and 389 cost-rental -- across 1.74 hectares of 4.3 acres of land.

The site is located next to Dublin City Council's own development of 54 new social homes on Margaret Kennedy Road, also part of the former St Teresa's Gardens lands. The application was made following three stages of public consultation.

LDA has led the development of the project through the planning process to submission and, with the council, will work with other stakeholders to develop a funding and delivery plan for the site, subject to regulatory approval.

St Teresa's Gardens was originally developed as a 346-unit estate in the 1930s, and a number fo proposals for its redevelopment have been put forward over the past two decades. The Donore Avenue Community and Youth Centre was forced to close following a fire in June 2021.

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The proposals also feature arts, culture and community spaces including a proposed creche, care/retail unit and mobility hub to support the neighbourhood. A park sits in the middle of the project, opening new routes between Donore Avenue, South Circular Road and Cork Street. 

In addition to semi-private open spaces for residents, the proposed development also has public open spaces and recreational facilities designed to complement neighbouring developments.

"The LDA’s commitment to growing the pipeline of social and affordable homes continues with this planning application in the heart of Dublin 8 for much needed homes in the city," said Phelim O'Neill, head of property at the LDA.

"We are pleased to partner with Dublin City Council and, subject to planning approval, we will be eager to advance the project to construction stage, having engaged extensively regarding the project with the local community.”

Dave Dinnigan, director of housing delivery at Dublin City Council, said: “Dublin City Council welcomes this important milestone in the development of the former St. Teresa’s Gardens in Dublin 8.

"We would like to acknowledge the work of the LDA and DCC project teams and the local community representatives and councillors in supporting the project. It will be significant scheme that will provide 543 quality public homes in the heart of the city.”

Photo: A computer generated image of the proposed affordable and social housing development at St. Teresa’s Gardens in Dublin 8. (Pic: LDA)