A new site in Baldoyle, north Dublin, has been acquired by the Land Development Agency (LDA) for the delivery of 1,931 homes.

Planning permission is already existing for the homes and the site has been earmarked for housing since 2016.

The land is next to the LDA's Clongriffin/ Cluain Ghrífín land, which means the Agency now has the potential to deliver over 4,000 new affordable homes in the area surrounding Clongriffin Station.

The Baldoyle development comprises 18-hectares of land with permission granted for delivery of permanent access to the train station, creche facilities, commercial units, new parks, transport facilities and other public infrastructure works to enhance community amenities. It was part of the former 'The Coast' housing development.

The neighbouring Clongriffin/ Cluain Ghrífín land has the potential to deliver over 2,000 homes. Work has already commenced on a first phase involving 408 homes, which will be delivered in two apartment blocks.

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The LDA is working closely with Fingal County Council, community representatives, Dublin City Council, and other local stakeholders to coordinate an integrated approach for the area, which includes land owned by both local authorities.

John Coleman, Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency, said: "The purchase of this land is a major strategic accomplishment for the LDA. We now own two neighbouring sites in the area surrounding Clongriffin railway station and we are positioned to deliver over 4,000 affordable homes in addition to new facilities, services, amenities and commercial outlets.

"We intend to work closely with the existing communities in this area and with stakeholders to ensure that in addition to delivering housing, we also build on the existing plans for Clongriffin and Baldoyle to create vibrant and sustainable new neighbourhoods.

"The sites we have purchased have been earmarked for development for some time, but projects either stalled or did not get underway. The LDA is well-funded and in a position to maximise the potential of these sites and, crucially, to deliver affordable housing."

In developing the LDA-owned land in Clongfriffin and Baldoyle, the Agency will examine and work to support existing plans for the area and ensure they are incorporated into its designs.

For further information see www.lda.ie.