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Derelict and unbuilt land in Donaghmede

As of 25 Sep 2026, Donaghmede (Dublin City) has 1 derelict site, 50 homes permitted but not started and 391 ha zoned for housing with no permission. 8 building sites started work and did not finish and the council has put 1 land disposal to councillors.

1 Derelict sites

1 site on the derelict sites register.

The owner of a registered site pays a levy of 7% of its market value a year.

8 Stalled builds

8 sites started but not finished, 519 homes.

2 Permitted, not started

50 homes with planning permission and no start, across 2 permissions.

4 Permission expired

4 permissions expired recently without a start.

214 Zoned for housing, no permission

391 ha on the RZLT map with no live permission for 10 or more homes (214 parcels).

206 more in Dublin City →

Land on the map is liable for the Residential Zoned Land Tax, 3% of market value a year.

68 Public land

85.6 ha of publicly owned land (68 sites); the largest holder is Dublin City Council.

60 more in Dublin City →

1 Council selling land

1 council land disposal put to councillors (section 183).

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Data as of 25 Sep 2026. Sources: Council derelict sites registers (Derelict Sites Act 1990); Commencement and completion notices (National Building Control Office); Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data); Council Residential Zoned Land Tax maps; Land Development Agency, Register of Relevant Lands; Council meeting agendas (s.183 disposal notices).

Facts from public registers, gathered by Buildable (https://buildable.ie/land/dcc/13260428/report). Free to share and quote with a link. Not advice.