Cherrywood SDZ was the single largest undeveloped land-bank in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown at the time of its designation, and is approximately 360 hectares in size, nestled at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, is strategically located between the M50 and N11 transport corridors approximately 1km north of where they fork from the M11 and approximately 8km south of Dún Laoghaire town centre. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in recognising the area's strategic importance, applied to the Government for Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) status and the Government designated it as an SDZ in May, 2010.
The front-loading of significant transport and social infrastructure (parks and schools) outlined in the approved Cherrywood Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) has ensured that the SDZ area is transformed into a new vibrant community, with approx. 10,500 homes including a minimum of 10% social housing units, spread over the new Town Centre and 3 smaller Village Centres with superior transport links including an enhanced bus service and 5 Luas stops throughout.
The 3 new Public Parks in Cherrywood were opened to the public on 31st May 2023 and marked by a ceremony attended by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Details of the 3 Parks including drone footage can be found by clicking this link.
To date DLR, in its role as Development Agency, has made 11 applications to An Bord Pleanála to amend the approved Cherrywood Planning Scheme 2014 document, to both recognise the progress of development in the area and also to ensure it aligns to updated Ministerial direction and Government Policy. Details of these amendments, both approved and proposed can be found under the Related Content tab to the right of this page.
The Cherrywood Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) document and relevant appendices may be found by clicking this link or under the Related Content tab to the right of this page.
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