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What has started at Dún Brí?
The Land Development Agency (LDA) states on its Dún Brí project page, checked on 9 October 2026: “Construction on Phase 1 of Dún Brí is now underway.” The page identifies John Paul Construction as the main contractor for this phase.
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Dún Brí is the official name for the project formerly known as Dundrum Central. It is being developed on the site of the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
How many homes are planned, and what is in Phase 1?
The LDA’s project page sets out a total of 934 homes: 753 affordable homes and 181 social homes. Phase 1 comprises 547 affordable homes, alongside amenities. The overall total is a multi-phase plan; the 547-home figure describes the first phase.
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| Project scope | Homes | Status or detail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall development | 934 | Planned total across phases, according to the LDA project page checked 9 October 2026 |
| Affordable homes, overall | 753 | Planned total; the reviewed LDA page does not specify prices, eligibility, or tenure breakdown |
| Social homes, overall | 181 | Planned total |
| Phase 1 | 547 affordable homes | Construction underway; amenities are also included |
The official page labels the 753 homes “affordable” but does not establish how many will be affordable purchase or cost rental. It also does not provide the full unit mix for each phase.
What facilities are planned?
The LDA lists a community centre with a multipurpose sports facility, a medical centre, retail units, a café, a crèche, and a public plaza among the planned facilities. These are to be delivered across phases. The project page does not give opening dates for them.
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When are the first homes expected?
A Nova.ie report published in 2026 said the first homes were expected by late 2028, with the wider development planned in phases over the following years. That is a reported expectation, not a guaranteed handover date. The LDA project page does not state a completion date.
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What is not yet specified?
The reviewed project information does not set out application dates or processes, current availability, home prices or rents, household eligibility, the complete unit mix by phase, detailed planning conditions, or facility opening dates. Those details should be checked against current LDA, council, or planning information as they become available.
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How the project describes its design goals
The LDA presents heritage, sustainability, landscape, inclusivity, and integration with Dundrum and Windy Arbour as principles guiding Dún Brí. These are stated project intentions; they should not be read as evidence of outcomes already achieved at a site where construction is underway.
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