Dundrum Central (former Central Mental Hospital)

StageJudicial review withdrawn 9 March 2026; enabling works under way, running to Q3 2026
Value€400 million
Next milestoneStart of main construction; first homes targeted late 2028
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Irish Times, First homes at former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum expected to be completed by late 2028 →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Start of main construction; first homes targeted late 20282 November 2026 · previously: First homes completed by late 2028
Stage: Judicial review withdrawn 9 March 2026; enabling works under way, running to Q3 20262 November 2026 · previously: Planning for 934 homes approved but facing a fresh High Court judicial review lodged February 2026; main construction not started
Status: Under way2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
Value: €400 million2 November 2026 · previously: Not disclosed

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