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55 Apartment Development in South Dublin Ignites Resident Safety Concerns

The Irish Independent
January 21, 20261 day ago
Planning row erupts over 55 apartments in south Dublin as residents raise concerns about child safety and ‘aggressive drivers’

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Residents are opposing a plan to build 55 apartments at a protected structure in south Dublin. Objections cite concerns over child safety, increased traffic, and potential negative impacts on local childcare facilities and schools. South Dublin County Council previously granted permission for the development.

A planning row over the development of 55 apartments at a protected structure in a south Dublin suburb has resulted in dozens of residents submitting objections due to concerns about child safety, traffic and the impact on local creches and schools. South Dublin County Council granted permission to Emmaville Ltd, a joint venture between Tipperary building firm Clancy Construction and Cork property developers Lyonshall Ltd, for the construction of an apartment block at Scholarstown House on Scholarstown Road in Dublin 16 last month.

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    Dublin Apartments: 55 Units Spark Safety Row