A key element of Dundrum Central will be the associated services and facilities being delivered, including a community centre with a multipurpose sports facility, a medical centre, retail units, a café, a crèche and a new public plaza.
In May 2023, a separate permission was granted by An Bord Pleanála for 852 affordable homes, however, the development has not proceeded due to a legal challenge, which is being defended by the LDA. Responding to concerns that were raised during the initial consultation phase, the approved scheme includes reduced apartment building heights, now ranging from 2-8 stories. When realised, Dundrum Central will create a well-serviced new community in a prime location in South Dublin, which will be sustainably integrated into the surrounding locality.
Reacting to the decision, John Coleman, CEO of the Land Development Agency said:
‘The LDA welcomes the decision from An Coimisún Pleanála to approve this planning application at Dundrum Central. This is an important milestone for a long-awaited project, which is vital to delivering much needed affordable housing in an area with a significant unmet need. Having engaged with the community since project inception, we understand how necessary this project is. We are eager to progress the project and deliver on our commitments to current and future residents through our partnership with Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council.’