A meeting for local elected reps with Hines on the proposed development at Clonliffe College took place on 8th April 2021.
Hines plans to submit a planning application within the next month and, assuming planning is granted, to start building in 2022. Hines expects a 4 year build.
7.74 hectare Hines development
5.12 hectare GAA land planed for pitches (not part of this development)
Hines provided the following details:
- 23% site coverage i.e. remainder is open
- 1,641 units (80% build to rent, 10% social, 10% affordable)
- Unit breakdown: 540 studios (33%), 603 1 beds (37%), 418 2 beds (26%), 53 3 beds (3%)
- The two largest buildings will be 13 and 18 storeys
- Includes some retail and a crèche
Focus on:
- keeping existing landmarks and trees on site
- keeping the lands open for public access
- reusing existing historic buildings (as residences and community amenity buildings)
- sustainability - looking at 3 sustainable certifications
Access:
- Clonliffe Road (main access)
- Drumcondra Road (left in, left out)
- Holy Cross Avenue (pedestrian/cycle only)
- Hope to have future access to Richmond Rd - walking and cycling only
- Internal barrier control to prevent rat running
- 500 car spaces
Social Housing in two separate buildings:
- 10% for Dublin City Council, 160 units, matching unit mix across the scheme
- 10% affordable (not yet clear how that will be managed)
Details from previous meeting with Hines can be found here