Population and Housing

The population of the Southern Environs was 19,048 in the 2016 Census. New residential areas should be connected, attractive and well designed with a range of adaptable dwelling types and densities, creating a sense of place and a high quality public realm. Continued population growth will create pressure on the housing market and on certain services and infrastructure including childcare, schools, transport, water, wastewater, recreation and amenity.

Mungret plays an important role in achieving population and housing growth, as identified in the National Planning Framework, including the provision of social infrastructure the recently developed Neighbourhood Park and schools. Mungret College and the assemblage of buildings around it will form the centre of a new neighbourhood, where a mix of uses will be promoted to bring renewed life and vibrancy to the College.

 How can the quality of existing residential areas be improved?

Where should new housing be located? What type and scale should new housing be?

How can the impact of population growth be managed?