Hammerson unveils masterplan for 5.5 acre ‘Dublin Central’ site

Property developers Hammerson has announced its proposal for the regeneration of a 2.2 ha (5.5 acres) site in Dublin’s north inner city.

According to Hammerson, “The entire masterplan area, known as Dublin Central, represents an opportunity to appropriately regenerate a historic part of Dublin, while ensuring its long-standing traditions and important heritage can be retained and celebrated.

“Masterplan proposals include two new public squares, new pedestrian routes and the restoration of historically important laneways

“It ensures the area around Nos. 14–17 Moore Street, a National Monument due to its role in the Easter Rising, is appropriately restored as part of this landmark destination. “

The plans also include a fully integrated Metrolink station for O’Connell Street.

Three out of six planning applications for the proposed mixed-use development were submitted today to Dublin City Council, “with more to follow in the coming months,” says the developers.

“These initial applications comprise lands situated on the west side of the site and include residential, hotel, retail, restaurant and café and cultural uses.

The entire masterplan area consists of 200m of O’Connell Street, Parnell Street to the north, Moore Street to the west and Henry Street to the south.

Included in the plans is the development of 94 homes, 8,000 sq. m of commercial space, 44,000 sq. m of workspace, 210 hotel rooms and a public gallery.

Ed Dobbs, Development Manager at Hammerson, said: “Dublin Central will regenerate this important part of Dublin, breathing new life and vibrancy into a unique area with an important history.

“Our priority has been to preserve and celebrate the site’s heritage whilst bringing forward an appropriate proposal that seeks to enhance its history and tell its story.

“We are passionate about reinstating the site as a focal point of Dublin life for the people of our capital city.

“The creation of this new landmark destination will also bring significant economic, employment and spill-over benefits locally, creating safe, high-quality public spaces where people and brands will want to be.”