The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the start of construction on 193 affordable and social homes at Golding Green, Kinsealy in north County Dublin.
Lydon has been appointed as development partner and will deliver the scheme in a single phase, with all homes expected to be completed in 2028.
The development will deliver 193 homes, including 123 three-bed houses, 30 two-bed houses, 20 three-bed duplex apartments and 20 two-bed apartments, all of which will be A-rated. The duplex homes will include private balconies and terraces. The homes will be made available as affordable purchase and social homes.
The scheme includes a range of supporting amenities, including a crèche, public open space, a football pitch, new pedestrian links, and a cycle greenway.
Golding Green is being developed on land formerly owned by the Teagasc Research Centre, which was transferred by the State’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority to the LDA to support the delivery of new homes.
The site is located between Clarehall and Malahide, and benefits from strong transport links, including bus services along the Malahide Road and rail access from Portmarnock DART station. The area is also served by established retail and community amenities.
The sale of the affordable purchase homes will be managed by Fingal County Council through the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme.
The Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme enables eligible buyers to bridge the gap between the price of the home and the amount of personal funds and mortgage available to them. The scheme involves a shared equity arrangement, which effectively lowers the upfront cost and enables Fingal County Council to hold an equity interest in the property until it is repaid, or the home is sold.
Planning for the development was submitted in February 2025, following public consultation, carried out in line with the LDA’s Community and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
The Kinsealy development forms part of a broader programme of delivery by the LDA in Fingal. Construction is underway on over 1,100 homes currently being delivered across Hampton Demesne in Balbriggan and Priory Fields in Skerries. The LDA is also progressing plans for a strategic Lissenhall site near Swords, which has the potential to deliver c.6,000 homes.
Welcoming the beginning of construction, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tom O’Leary, said: “This development of 193 new homes marks another important milestone for Fingal in delivering affordable, high-quality, and sustainable homes. This includes 153 houses and 40 apartments. The combination of A-rated properties and well-designed amenities will help create a vibrant environment where local families can put down roots and become part of the established Kinsealy community.”
Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage, James Browne added: “Golding Green is another demonstration of this Government’s clear focus on increasing the scale of homes built and improving affordability for individuals and families.
“By driving collaboration with partners such as the Land Development Agency and Fingal County Council, this Government is ensuring that State lands are used effectively to deliver high-quality homes, alongside the infrastructure and amenities communities need.
“Developments like this are central to our commitment to building sustainable communities and to expanding the supply of affordable and social housing in the places where people want to live.”
John Coleman, Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency said: “We are delighted to mark the start of construction of Golding Green in Kinsealy, which will deliver almost 200 much needed homes in a well-located part of north Dublin. This development is another important step in the LDA’s work to increase the supply of affordable and social housing at scale, while supporting the creation of sustainable and well-served communities.
“We have an excellent working relationship with Fingal County Council, which is now paying real dividends, and we look forward to working closely with them and our construction partners, Lydon to deliver these homes for the community in Kinsealy.”
AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “We are delighted to see the start of construction on this exciting new development in Kinsealy. Over the past number of years, Fingal have made significant progress in delivering affordable homes, and through our continued partnership with the Land Development Agency, we will further expand that delivery in the years ahead. I am particularly pleased to see the high quality of amenities being delivered alongside this residential development. This community-focused infrastructure will play a vital role in supporting new residents as they turn these houses into homes.”
Anthony Lydon, Director of Lydon said: “We are pleased to be working with the Land Development Agency on the delivery of this important scheme at Kinsealy. Golding Green will provide excellent, energy-efficient homes in a strong and growing community. Our team is fully committed to progressing construction efficiently and working in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these homes.”
