Dublin City Council has outlined plans to pursue Partnership Development Opportunities via Development Agreements with developers and landowners to deliver large-scale, mixed-tenure housing across the city.

An upcoming call for proposals will invite third party developers and landowners to bring forward schemes that include a minimum of 100 social homes per development, ideally alongside cost rental, affordable purchase and private housing. Submissions may relate to sites with or without planning permission and, where required, incorporate community or cultural facilities consistent with the Council’s Development Plan.

The initiative is designed to accelerate delivery through to 2030, promote a diverse tenure mix and ensure high-quality design in line with the City Development Plan and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s housing design standards and guidelines.

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A pre-market consultation was issued as a Prior Information Notice on 23 January. A shortlisting process is expected in the coming months, with partnership agreements anticipated to be awarded by year-end.

Further information will be issued through official procurement channels.

The Council will host an in-person information event on 19 February and an online event on 27 February. To register your interest, email [email protected].

Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam: "Delivering homes at scale is one of the most pressing challenges facing our city, and it is a challenge we can only meet by working together, with pace, ambition and a clear focus on quality. This Partnership Development Opportunity is about unlocking sites across Dublin to deliver large-scale, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with a strong social housing core, alongside cost rental, affordable purchase and private homes, in a way that stands the test of time. It reflects the pillars of my mayoralty: a Living City with secure homes, an Active City with well-planned neighbourhoods and amenities, and an Engaged City where communities help shape what is delivered. Dublin needs homes — but we also need complete communities. This initiative is a practical step to deliver both, at scale, and to ensure that the growth of our city is inclusive, well-designed, and rooted in long-term value for the people of Dublin."