New homes for 21,000 people are set to be built in south Dublin, it was announced on Tuesday.
A new community planned for the south of the capital on the lands that make up the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone has been approved by An Bord Pleanála, subject to modifications.
The land is located between the established communities of Lucan, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley.
The lands have been designated by the Government as a Major Urban Housing Development Site and could provide homes for a population of over 21,000.
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Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, said: “The coordinated development of the lands at Clonburris represents an opportunity for South Dublin County to directly respond to the demand for new housing in Dublin.
“The approved Planning Scheme for the Strategic Development Zone will allow the construction of housing in close coordination with the delivery of public transport infrastructure, schools, community facilities, parks, retail and employment-related development.
"South Dublin County Council welcomes the decision of An Bord Pleanála.”
The approved Planning Scheme will include three primary and three post-primary schools.
Approximately 72% of the housing will be located within 500 metres of schools and approximately 98% of residents will be able to access a bus stop within 400 metres or a train station within 800 metres.
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