A green light has been given to the development of over 500 new homes in Inchicore.
The scheme will deliver a mixture of social and affordable homes, with 76% allocated to affordable homes for rent and 24% to social housing. Dublin City Council has received confirmation of full planning permission for the development of 578 new homes at Emmet Road (formerly St Michael’s Estate), Inchicore, Dublin 8.
The affordable rental homes will be provided through cost rental, which is aimed at moderate-income households providing secure and quality housing that remains sustainably affordable over time. There will be a mix of accommodations including homes for single people, couples and families consisting of 110 studios, 172 one-beds (including 17 duplex apartments), 250 two-beds and 46 three-beds.
Along with a supermarket and library, the community will have access to a café, crèche and community hub. There will also be car and bike parking spaces along with a landscaped open green space, and play facilities for children.
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The development will have a network of green roofs across the buildings will support even greater biodiversity. Additionally, solar panels will provide renewable energy and a number of spaces in the car park will have electric vehicle charging points.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithi deRoiste said: “Creating a welcoming and sustainable neighbourhood, both for residents living within the new homes and the wider Inchicore community, is central to Dublin City Council’s vision for Emmet Road. I cannot wait to see this development completed.”
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