Sunday 8 April 2007

Cheap housing in Bono's backyard

LOCALS in Dublin's 'Millionaire Row' have been given four weeks to object if they do not want affordable housing in their backyard.

A plan to turn a no-building zone in the heart of Killiney into a large residential area has just gone out to public consultation - and councillors hope it will be shot down.

Homeowners in the exclusive suburb are being asked to give their opinions on whether a 1.5-hectare site at Kilmarnock on Military Road should be rezoned.

It is located just 550 metres from the Dart and a stone's throw from Bono's seaside mansion. It currently has a 0/0 density restriction, which means no development can occur there.

The site, which contains a listed house, was put forward by its owner to the Affordable Homes Partnership, who believe that it is suitable for three four-storey blocks of two-bedroom apartments.

If development goes ahead, 70 per cent of the new homes would be offered at affordable prices of between €299,000 and €340,000.

But councillors are convinced that the land should not be rezoned and are confident that locals will object.

Sunday Independent

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