Dockland plan to free up housing

The approval of the Docklands Strategic Development Zone by Bord Pleanála could deliver additional housing for almost 5,800 people.

Bord Pleanála approved the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock planning scheme which will facilitate the fast-track planning for the Docklands Strategic Development Zone.

The planned development of the zone will see almost 2,600 residential units and almost 305,000-366,000sq m of commercial floor space created in the heart of Dublin. As well as an increase in residential property the development will create in the region of 23,000 jobs.