The construction of 50 social homes at the former Blackhorse Inn site have been delayed
50 social homes on former Blackhorse Inn site delayed
THE construction of 50 social homes on the former site of the Blackhorse Inn in Inchicore has been delayed, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
Previously, the expected completion date was listed as Q2 2028, but now it is believed to take a further six months to complete, as per DCC’s October housing supply report.
The residential development will see 27 one-bed and 23 two-bed homes delivered by the Iveagh Trust, an Approved Housing Body that managed over 2,200 developments across Dublin.
Previously, in 2019, Dublin City Council refused planning permission for the demolition of the Blackhorse Inn public house and the construction of a three- to seven-storey building to accommodate 56 apartments.
DCC stated that the reason for the refusal was due to the Council’s Drainage Division’s decision that the flood risks to adjoining properties were “not properly addressed” as part of the application and “therefore the proposed development would constitute disorderly development.”
This decision was overturned on appeal to the ACP, and permission was granted.
In 2025, the applicant sought to extend the duration of permission for the development permitted, which was due to expire in July 2026. The application form submitted specified that the development had not commenced.
A three-year extension of permission was granted by Dublin City Council in September 2025, allowing permission until August 12, 2029.
The Iveagh Trust shared a statement upon request regarding the delayed completion of works, saying
“The Iveagh Trust understands that the developer is eager to progress with the delivery of 50 social homes on Tyrconnell Road. We look forward to working with Dublin City Council and the developer to make these homes available as soon as possible.”
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