The Oscar Traynor Woods development is a residential community currently being built in Coolock. When complete it will provide 853 high quality homes for the area.
853 New Homes
853 homes are being built comprising 40% Social Housing, 40% Cost-Rental and 20% Affordable Purchase. The site is located in close proximity to Santry, Northside Shopping Centre, Dublin Airport, Beaumont Hospital and Dublin City University (DCU).
Public Spaces
Approximately 8.9 acres of the site will be given over to public space, including public parks, containing allotments, cycle trails, play areas and woodlands. These will be available to residents and the wider community.
Additional Amenities
There will also be a community building comprising 1,680sqm over 2 floors, with options for retail units. Separately, adjacent to the Oscar Traynor Woods Development are lands reserved for a future school site to be developed by the Department of Education.
What types of housing are being built here?
The Oscar Traynor Woods Development will deliver 853 homes (a mix of houses, duplex and apartments) split across social housing, cost-rental and affordable purchase schemes. All homes are being built to the same high-quality standard, ensuring that there is a consistent look and feel throughout the whole development.
Social Housing, Cost-Rental and Affordable Purchase Housing in the Oscar Traynor Woods Development will be allocated through processes established by Dublin City Council and an Approved Housing Body. For more information on how to apply for social housing, cost rental and affordable housing schemes, please consult your local authority for details.
Social Housing
This is housing provided by a local authority or an independent Approved Housing Body (AHB) to people who are unable to afford accommodation within their own means.
Cost-Rental
Cost-Rental properties are delivered by AHBs and local authorities to people who are not eligible for social housing but have difficulty affording rental accommodation.
Affordable Purchase
There is an Affordable Housing Scheme which allows people on a low to middle income purchase a house at a rate lower than market value. Qualification is based on ‘purchasing ability’.
What is Social, Cost-Rental and Affordable Housing?
Energy efficiency
All the homes being built are A-rated for energy efficiency and incorporate sustainable and renewable technology, resulting in lower energy costs.
Public Parks
As part of the development plans, over 20% of the site of the site will be used as public parks, which will include allotments, cycle trails, play areas and woodlands. These amenities will be available to residents and the wider community in the Oscar Traynor Woods and Coolock area.
Community Building
Included in the development plans is a community building, including a café for community and cultural uses, with options for retail units and community activities. Like the park areas, the community building will also be available for the benefit of the wider community in Coolock and surrounding areas.
Glenveagh in the
Community
As one of Ireland’s leading homebuilders, Glenveagh is focused on delivering high-quality homes across flourishing communities. Glenveagh achieves quality and great accessibility to new homes by consistently innovating planning, design, and build.
In line with their approach to sustainable place-making, Glenveagh recognises the importance of supporting local communities where they build. Glenveagh supports over 1,000 community initiatives across Ireland, including many in North Dublin. Their community and sponsorship funds have provided invaluable support to various local initiatives including everything from grassroots sponsorship to local event support and other causes close to the heart of their communities. 
Six Community Pillars
Glenveagh’s partnerships are based on six community pillars: Sports & Fitness, Local Economy, Sustainability, Education, Health & Wellbeing and Charity.
Local Engagement
​Glenveagh aims to recruit local workers where possible and works closely with local businesses and suppliers as well as being active members of the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Schools Engagement
Glenveagh has regular contact with schools by providing free biodiversity workshops. H&S teams visit schools to inform children about safety around construction sites.
Local Infrastructure Investment
Glenveagh have invested heavily in local infrastructure including parks, playgrounds and cycle paths nationally, all of which benefit the local area and the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are these proposed developments located?
The land is a 17-hectare site to the north-west of Coolock. It is a greenfield site that has laid vacant for over four decades, bordered by the M50 to the west, Coolock Lane to the north, and residential estates to the east and south.
Is the land private or public land?
Glenveagh Living will develop the land as part of an agreement with Dublin City Council to provide 853 homes at Oscar Traynor Woods, to consist solely of 40% social housing, 40% cost rental and 20% affordable purchase homes.
What is the difference between social housing, cost-rental and affordable purchase housing?
Social Housing: This is housing provided by a local authority or an AHB to people who are unable to afford accommodation within their own means.
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Cost-Rental: Cost-Rental properties are delivered by AHB’s and local authorities to people who are not eligible for social housing but have difficulty affording private rental accommodation.These properties must be at least 25% below private market rents in the area and are linked to annual inflation. The money collected from rents goes solely towards the maintenance and management of the property.
Affordable Purchase: There is an Affordable Housing Scheme which allows people on a low to middle income purchase a house at a rate lower than market value. Primarily aimed at first-time buyers, under the scheme a local authority retains a stake in the home, although this can be bought out. Qualification for the scheme is based on a person’s ‘purchasing ability’ being less than 85.5% of the price of the market value of an average home.
How can I buy or rent a home in the Oscar Traynor Woods Development?
The online portal for the first phase of affordable purchase homes was opened in July 2024 and the closing date for applications was 20 August 2024. The next phase of affordable purchase homes is currently being prepared and further details will be shared here in due course. Please refer to affordablehomes.dublincity.ie for further information.
Has planning permission for the Oscar Traynor Woods Development been granted?
Final planning permission was granted in 2023 and construction works started in Q4 2023.
When are they expected to be completed?
Construction works started on site in Q4 2023 and the first new homes are expected to be delivered on a phased basis from Q4 2024.
Will there be much disruption in the area during the construction phase?
In any construction project there will be a certain level of disruption, but we will work with the local community and our construction partners to ensure that this is kept to a minimum.
About Glenveagh
Glenveagh is an innovative and sustainable homebuilder with a track-record for delivering premium-standard homes that are energy-efficient and quality assured. They do not compromise on quality. Glenveagh homes are built to last, are energy efficient, and are designed for the way that people live today.
Designing sustainable and energy-efficient homes is an objective of Glenveagh and their aim is to build homes that enhance the wellbeing of residents, whilst also reducing the carbon footprint of the building process. All homes in this development will be built to the same rigorous standard.
Glenveagh uses trusted suppliers for building materials, and where possible, local contractors and businesses to support the construction process. Many homes within the Glenveagh housing stock are timber frame, manufactured off-site, making it easier to meet energy standards and reducing waste during the construction phase.
Glenveagh build to near-zero energy efficiency standards, delivering A rated energy efficient homes in the process. This translates to significant savings on running costs for families.
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