Land Development Agency has commenced construction on a 779-unit residential development at Richmond Village in Dublin 3, marking a significant step in large-scale housing delivery and urban architectural development.

Irish Building reported that the scheme is being delivered under the LDA’s Project Tosaigh initiative in partnership with Royalton Group and Walls Construction, following planning approval secured in 2023.

Located on the former St Vincent’s Hospital site in Fairview, the project will consist entirely of apartments across 10 buildings ranging from two to 11 storeys, integrating residential, retail and community uses within a mixed-use architectural framework.

The development also includes the restoration and repurposing of historic structures, alongside the delivery of a new state-of-the-art mental health facility, preserving the site’s heritage while introducing modern infrastructure.

Micheál Martin said: “Developments of this scale are essential to meeting demand and building sustainable communities in well-connected locations.”

Minister for housing James Browne said: “Richmond Village is a prime example of delivering new homes, almost 800, and building communities, with its integrated facilities and how it fits into the wider neighbourhood.”

John Coleman, chief executive of the Land Development Agency, said: “Construction is now underway and we look forward to working closely with our partners to deliver a vibrant, sustainable and well-served new neighbourhood.”

The scheme is scheduled for completion by 2029, with first homes expected in the fourth quarter of 2028, contributing to national housing targets and urban regeneration efforts.

For the building and architecture sector, the project highlights continued demand for high-density residential design, adaptive reuse of legacy sites and integrated community-focused development models in urban environments.

Read the full report for detailed insights into the Richmond Village development, including design scope, delivery partners and timelines shaping one of Dublin’s largest residential construction projects.