Plans have officially been green-lit for the redevelopment of 33 social homes in Dublin.

The go-ahead for the works at St Andrew's Court was given by Dublin City Council's Elected Members as part of the council's Estate Regeneration Programme.

Originally, the three-storey St Andrew's Court flats were completed in the 1970s, with 14 flats. The de-tenanting of the flats began in 2016 and the gates were eventually sealed by Dublin City Council in 2022. 

The project will involve the demolition of the existing block and the construction of a new, high-quality, social housing, providing 12 one-bed homes, 16 two-bed homes and 5 three-bed homes, with 8 of the new homes designed in accordance with Universal Design Principles to be suitable for older people/mobility impaired people.

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The proposal also includes a landscaped courtyard, providing a green play and seating area for residents to relax and socialise. 

Discussing the project, Assistant Chief Executive Mick Mulhern said: "Achieving Part 8 planning approval is a major milestone in the regeneration of St Andrew's Court. Dublin City Council looks forward to progressing the project to onsite stage and delivering the 33 new homes.

"The mix of homes types in the proposed development allows for the creation of a sustainable community that will breathe new life into the former housing site. With planning permission granted we can now move forward with the detailed design and tendering for a contractor."

This project is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and will be delivered in one phase.

It is envisaged that construction will begin in Q2 2026, with full project completion and delivery of the new homes in just under two years, by end of Q1 2028.