Expanded CPO powers and wider role in home delivery planned for Land Development Agency

Plans would also allow up to 30% of homes in LDA developments in Dublin and Cork to be sold on the open market

Housing minister James Browne's proposed legislation would allow the state agency to operate in towns with populations of more than 10,000 and to develop private-purchase homes in mixed housing schemes. File picture

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 - 06:00

Paul Hosford

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to be handed expanded compulsory purchase powers and a wider role in housing delivery under legislation due before Cabinet on Wednesday.

Housing minister James Browne's proposed legislation would allow the state agency to operate in towns with populations of more than 10,000 and to develop private-purchase homes in mixed housing schemes. At present, the agency's remit is limited to larger urban areas with populations exceeding 30,000.