Significant greenfield site in Kildare acquired for housing
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THE Land Development Agency (LDA) has made the acquisition of a significant greenfield site in north Kildare.
The 34-hectare Celbridge site is zoned for new residential purposes under the Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017–2023.
The site, which will deliver almost 1,000 new homes, benefits from excellent public transport connectivity. Existing bus stops are located on the Dublin Road, Shinkeen Road, and within walking distance of Primrose Hill and Celbridge town centre.
The acquisition will assist in much-needed affordable housing in Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area. John Coleman, Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency said: “The LDA is firmly committed to using every lever available to unlock underutilised land for the provision of affordable housing. Through transfers of State-owned land, partnerships with local authorities and through our own land acquisitions, the LDA has a strong and growing delivery pipeline.
“Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area is a fast-developing and strategically important region with pressing housing need and we are delighted to acquire these important sites for the delivery of much-needed new homes.” The sites were acquired by the LDA from the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).
