Up to 1,000 social and affordable homes could be developed at Leopardstown Racecourse in south Dublin as part of a potential agreement between two State agencies.
The site, owned by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), was identified for housing development under the Government’s Housing for All policy in 2021.
Discussions are ongoing between HRI and the Land Development Agency (LDA) regarding the transfer of a portion of the racecourse land to facilitate the project.
“The LDA is currently in discussions with the HRI and the Government to secure the transfer of a section of the land, that if secured, would enable the development of around 1,000 homes,” a spokesman for the State land agency said.
Paul Dermody, Chief Executive of HRI’s racecourses division, stated that the organisation aims to submit a masterplan for the entire racecourse to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council before the end of the year.
“There is consensus on a portion of land that could be utilised for housing,” he added.
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The site, owned by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), was identified for housing development under the Government’s Housing for All policy in 2021.
Discussions are ongoing between HRI and the Land Development Agency (LDA) regarding the transfer of a portion of the racecourse land to facilitate the project.
“The LDA is currently in discussions with the HRI and the Government to secure the transfer of a section of the land, that if secured, would enable the development of around 1,000 homes,” a spokesman for the State land agency said.
Paul Dermody, Chief Executive of HRI’s racecourses division, stated that the organisation aims to submit a masterplan for the entire racecourse to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council before the end of the year.
“There is consensus on a portion of land that could be utilised for housing,” he added.
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