€646M Dublin Apartment Development Stalled by Social Housing Appeal
Plans for a €646 million apartment development on the former Holy Cross College site in Drumcondra, Dublin, have hit a snag. An appeal has stalled the project, which was approved for a 13-storey block with 1,131 units. The Drumcondra Village Residents Association and two local residents have challenged the decision, focusing on the lack of information about the applicants' social housing obligations under Part V of the Planning & Development Act.
The appeal centres around the lack of information about the applicants' social housing obligations. Hines, the developer, has proposed selling 113 apartments and studios for social housing to Dublin City Council at an indicative price of €64.57 million. However, the appellants argue that this does not meet the required 10% quota.
The planning report for the development, submitted by Dublin City Council, strongly endorses the scheme. It praises the high-quality residential development and its sustainable density. The indicative prices for the units range from €360,266 for studios to €717,843 for two-bed units. A decision on the appeal is expected in early 2026.
The future of the €646 million apartment development on the former Holy Cross College site in Drumcondra remains uncertain. The appeal, focusing on social housing obligations, has put the project on hold. A decision in early 2026 will determine if the development can proceed as planned.
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