Planning row erupts over 55 apartments in south Dublin as residents raise concerns about child safety and 'aggressive drivers'

"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."

"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."

A planning row has arisen over the development of 55 apartments at Scholarstown House, a protected structure in a south Dublin suburb. Dozens of residents submitted objections citing concerns about child safety, increased traffic and the impact on nearby creches and schools. South Dublin County Council granted permission to Emmaville Ltd, a joint venture between Tipperary firm Clancy Construction and Cork developers Lyonshall Ltd, for construction of the apartment block. The site is on Scholarstown Road in Dublin 16. Objections emphasize potential strain on local services and the suitability of intensive residential development at a protected site.

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