Clonliffe College development - Hines meeting

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