The Land Development Agency has submitted a planning application for 564 new homes in Ballymun, Dublin 11.
The application proposes 564 apartments across three residential blocks ranging in height from six to 12 storeys.
The proposals also include a childcare facility, arts, cultural and community spaces, landscaped communal and public open spaces, play areas and cycling infrastructure.
The proposed homes comprise 91 studio, 190 one-bedroom and 283 two-bedroom apartments.
If approved, Block 1 will range from ten to 12 storeys and provide 253 apartments; Block 2 will be nine storeys and provide 90 apartments; and Block 3 will range from six to eight storeys and provide 221 apartments.
Subject to a grant of planning permission, construction is targeted to begin in the first half of 2028.
John Coleman, the chief executive of the LDA, said the submission of this planning application represents an important step towards delivering 564 new homes in a closely connected community in Ballymun.
“The proposals combine a good housing mix with childcare, community, arts and cultural facilities, and significant open spaces for the community,” he added.
