Dublin City Council has this week lodged a planning application to build 578 social and cost rental homes together along with a supermarket and library in Inchicore.
It is hoped that the new Emmet Road Mixed Tenure Development will transform the vacant site at the former St Michael’s Estate into a vibrant, residential led neighbourhood. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien welcomed the council's progression on the development, which he described as providing "an optimal mix of social and affordable housing".
He added: "Significantly, it points to the benefits of creating a sustainable residential development that caters for essential tenure options alongside community and commercial facilities.” Meanwhile, Dublin City Council’s Assistant Chief Executive and the Head of Housing Coilín O’Reilly said that the application is a "major milestone" and step forward in Housing Delivery for the council.
