Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone
The Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) covers approximately 34 hectares on the Poolbeg Peninsula, on the south side of Dublin Bay. It forms part of the wider Docklands area and has been designated for fast-tracked development.
The SDZ Planning Scheme for this area guides fast-tracked development to create a new mixed-use urban district. It aims to:
- Deliver large-scale housing.
- Create employment and commercial activity in the area.
- Provide new community infrastructure.
- Improve transport and connectivity to the wider city.
- Create a sustainable urban neighbourhood, while also protecting Dublin Bay's environmental significance.
Dublin City Council delivered the Poolbeg West Planning Scheme on 2 October 2017. The planning scheme, including modifications, was approved by An Bord Pleanála on 9 April 2019.
SDZ Documents
Download the Planning Scheme, environmental statement and other supporting documents.
2024 Amendment: Removal of Dublin Eastern Bypass
Amendments to the Poolbeg West Planning Scheme were proposed in July 2024. They were approved by An Bord Pleanála on 31 January 2025. These amendments were made to achieve consistency with Government policy. They removed text and graphic references to the Dublin Eastern Bypass from the SDZ document as it is no longer supported by the National Transport Authority’s ‘Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy, 2022-2042’.
2025 Amendment: Construction of Phase 2
On 7 October 2025, An Coimisún Pleanála approved further amendments to the planning scheme. These amendments allowed construction of Phase 2 of the SDZ's Residential, Commercial and Amenity lands to proceed in advance of the transport infrastructure projects, provided that no residential units or commercial floor space are occupied until the projects are delivered as per the phasing table.
The purpose of the amendment is to prevent delays in facilitating the construction of housing and commercial units in the Poolbeg West SDZ area. The amendment effectively facilitates the timely delivery of residential and commercial development, while also ensuring that adequate transport upgrades and infrastructure will still be in place before the occupation of these developments.
The specific transport infrastructure projects are:
- The replacement of Sean Moore Roundabout.
- The upgrade of Sean Moore Road.
- The construction and operation of the Dodder Bridge.
- The commissioning of pedestrian and cycle facilities on the Tom Clarke (East Link) Bridge.
The approved Planning Scheme and environmental statement are also available for inspection at the Planning Department's public counter on the ground floor of Dublin City Council's Civic Offices. Get in touch using the contact details below or find out more about how to make an appointment.