Construction has begun on a €32 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) in Portmarnock, Co Dublin.
The project will deliver 172 homes in total on Station Road around the townlands of Drumnigh, Maynetown and Portmarnock
In late March, work began on the construction of one three-storey block with five single-storey units on the ground floor and five two-storey units on both the first and second floors.
In February, both a house and a single-storey outbuilding were demolished to make way for 20 new dwellings.
In December 2021, Quintain Developments Ireland Ltd put forward their application to build 150 houses and 22 apartments.
The houses are set to range from 1.5 to 3 storeys in height.
Construction has begun on a €32 million Strategic Housing Development (SHD) in Portmarnock, Co Dublin. Credit: BKD Architects
They will comprise of 11 three-bed 1.5 storeys, 83 three-bed two storeys, five four-bed 1.5 storeys and 51 four-bed two storeys.
Of the apartments, there are plans for 11 two-bed duplexes and 11 three-bed duplexes.
Private rear gardens will be provided for all houses with patios and balconies for the duplex apartments.
Vehicular access will be located from Station Road through two existing on St. Marnock’s Bay and a proposed new permanent road to connect with Moyne Road from the south.
The new road will extend eastwards from developers Quintain’s ‘Dún Sí at St. Marnock’s Bay’ residential development where it will turn south to connect with Moyne Road.
In December 2021, Quintain Developments Ireland Ltd put forward their application to build 150 houses and 22 apartments. Credit: BKD Architects
Public open space for the residents will be available at the new Skylark Park and an extension of the Railway Liner Park.
Around 345 car parking spaces and 30 bicycle parking spaces will also be supplied.
An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the development on May 9, 2022.
Feature Image Credit: BKD Architects
