Shankill estate granted planning permission for 68 homes
Friday 2 October 2026
Planning permission has been granted for 68 homes on a historic estate off Shanganagh Road in Shankill, south Dublin, despite concerns over tree loss and overdevelopment.
Planning permission has been granted for a 68-home residential development on a historic estate in Shankill, south Dublin.
The residential scheme, situated off Shanganagh Road in south Dublin, secured planning approval despite local objections raised during the assessment process. Key concerns highlighted by opponents centred on the removal of trees across the grounds and claims of overdevelopment on the historic property.
According to reporting by Independent.ie, the 68 homes have now received the green light to proceed on the estate. The published reporting does not record the planning register reference number, the identity of the applicant, or the specific schedule of planning conditions imposed on the grant.