Dublin City Council issues call to developers to meet 2030 housing targets
Dublin City Council are calling on developers and landowners to assist in the government's aim to deliver 300,000 houses by the end of 2030 .
With Lord Mayor Ray McAdam stating “delivering homes at scale is one of the most pressing challenges facing our city,” this partnership endeavours to provide large-scale mixed-tenure residential developments across Dublin . The council are calling on third party developers and landowners to submit proposals for a minimum of 100 social housing units per development.
Proposals would ideally include a mix of other tenures, including cost rental, affordable purchase and private housing. Sites can be with or without planning permission and could also include community and cultural facilities in line with Dublin City Council ’s Development Plan.
“This Partnership Development Opportunity is about unlocking sites across Dublin to deliver large-scale, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with a strong social housing core, alongside cost rental, affordable purchase and private homes, in a way that stands the test of time,” Lord Mayor McAdam stated.
“It reflects the pillars of my mayoralty: a living city with secure homes, an active city with well-planned neighbourhoods and amenities, and an engaged city where communities help shape what is delivered. Dublin needs homes - but we also need complete communities. This initiative is a practical step to deliver both, at scale, and to ensure that the growth of our city is inclusive, well-designed, and rooted in long-term value for the people of Dublin.”
This initiative aims to accelerate housing delivery across Dublin to 2030 and aligns with the government's ambitious aim to construct 300,000 homes, including 90,000 social homes , 36,000 affordable purchase homes and 18,000 cost rental properties. Mick Mulhern Dublin City Council Assistant Chief Executive Housing explained: “This call for housing proposals will allow Dublin City Council to work collaboratively with landowners and the development sector to bring forward ambitious, high-quality housing schemes at scale.”
Minister for Housing James Browne said this call will “seriously complement Dublin City Council’s ambitious plan for the delivery of social and affordable homes on Dublin City Council-owned land to support reaching their social and affordable delivery.” “All of this work is about each new dwelling which will provide a secure home for individuals and families where they can put down roots - grow up and grow old in. I want to back ambition in our local authorities, and I want to see more of this.”
The council already published its pre-market consultation (PMC) via Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 23 January. It is expected that a shortlisting process will be undertaken in the coming months with the award of partnership agreements anticipated by the end of the year.
An in-person information event will take place on 19 February and an online information event occurs on 27 February. To register interest in attendance at either please email callforhousing@dublincity.ie
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