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How many development sites are there in South Dublin?

Buildable tracks 2,571 development sites in South Dublin, as of 25 Sep 2026: every site with a public reason it could be built on or sold, from the councils' and national registers. They include 2 permissions running out, 42 permitted schemes not started, 28 derelict sites, 6 council land sales and 72 stalled builds.

From public registers, checked 25 Sep 2026. Updated nightly.

  • 1,740On the RZLT map (3% land tax)
  • 1,584On the RZLT map, no permission
  • 677Publicly owned land
  • 72Stalled build
  • 42Permitted, not started
  • 28Derelict site
  • 6Council selling land
  • 6Permission expired
  • 2Permission running out

Sites in South Dublin, the soonest to move first

  1. Stocking Lane

    Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 2.47 ha · source

    Permission running out

    131 homes, expires 16 Feb 2027

  2. Cooldown Commons and Fortunestown

    Tallaght South · South Dublin · 0.11 ha · source

    Permission running out

    421 homes, expires 10 Aug 2027

  3. Land in Clondalkin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 14 Sep 2026

  4. Land in Clondalkin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 14 Oct 2024

  5. Land in Clondalkin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 10 Nov 2025

  6. Land in Firhouse-Bohernabreena

    Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 11 May 2026

  7. Land in Clontarf

    Clontarf · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 8 Jun 2026

  8. Land in Clondalkin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Council selling land

    Notice dated 8 Sep 2025

  9. Scholarstown Wood

    Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 9.79 ha · source

    Permission expired

    38 homes, expired 31 Aug 2025

  10. Stoney Hill Road

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · 7.71 ha · source

    Permission expired

    204 homes, expired 12 Nov 2025

  11. Stocking Avenue

    Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 2.99 ha · source

    Permission expired

    241 homes, expired 19 Jul 2026

  12. Co. Dublin

    Tallaght South · South Dublin · 2.97 ha · source

    Permission expired

    45 homes, expired 5 Jul 2026

  13. Newcastle South

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · 0.65 ha · source

    Permission expired

    16 homes, expired 30 Nov 2025

  14. Block 3

    Lucan · South Dublin · 0.24 ha · source

    Permission expired

    11 homes, expired 17 Feb 2025

  15. 38 Russell Crescent, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    Tallaght South · South Dublin · 0.65 ha · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1726, entered 16 Feb 2015, market value €145,000

  16. Sites at 10 & 11 Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    Tallaght Central · South Dublin · 0.13 ha · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1940, entered 02 Oct 2024, market value €475,000

  17. 61 Swiftbrook Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    Tallaght South · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1825, entered 16 Mar 2018, market value €220,000

  18. 53 Glenview Park,, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    Tallaght Central · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1978, entered 05 Mar 2026

  19. 2 Cottages, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co Dublin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1631, entered 26 Sep 2025, market value €140,000

  20. 19 Páirc Mhúire, Saggart, Co. Dublin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1864, entered 07 May 2024, market value €270,000

  21. 3 Derelict Houses on Main Street, Rathcoole, Co Dublin

    Clondalkin · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1886, entered 19 Feb 2025, market value €280,000

  22. 5 Mountdown Drive, Manor Estate, Dublin 12

    Rathfarnham-Templeogue · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 2006, entered 29 Oct 2024, market value €400,000

  23. Capri' Bungalow, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

    Rathfarnham-Templeogue · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1734, entered 29 Jul 2014, market value €750,000

  24. 1 St Brendan's Crescent, Greenhills, Dublin 12

    Rathfarnham-Templeogue · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 2046, entered 23 Oct 2025, market value €420,000

  25. 76 Allenton Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · source

    Derelict site

    Register ref 1973, entered 22 Jun 2023, market value €260,000

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Is there development land for sale in South Dublin?
Buildable found 112 sites in South Dublin with a public sign they could come to market, as of 25 Sep 2026: 6 council sites proposed for sale, 8 sites with planning permission running out or recently expired, 26 derelict sites on the register and 72 stalled builds. These come from public registers, not agents' listings, so many are not advertised yet.
What are the largest development sites in South Dublin?
357 development sites in South Dublin are a hectare or larger, as of 25 Sep 2026. The largest is Pfizer Grangecastle Drug Substance 2 (DS2) Project, at 35.7 ha (stalled build).
Where are the derelict sites in South Dublin?
South Dublin has 26 sites on the council's derelict sites register, as of 25 Sep 2026. 21 of them list a market value, €7 million in total. The owner of a registered site pays a levy of 7% of its market value a year.
How much is the derelict sites levy in South Dublin?
The derelict sites levy is 7% of a registered site's market value, every year. The South Dublin register lists 26 sites; 21 show a market value, €7 million together, which at 7% is €488,250 a year (as of 25 Sep 2026). Budget 2026 announced a Derelict Property Tax run by Revenue; it is not yet law.

Data as of 25 Sep 2026. Sources: Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data); Council derelict sites registers (Derelict Sites Act 1990); Council meeting agendas (s.183 disposal notices); Council Residential Zoned Land Tax maps; Land Development Agency, Register of Relevant Lands.

Cite this: How many development sites are there in South Dublin? Buildable, data as of 25 Sep 2026. https://buildable.ie/q/how-many-development-sites-south-dublin

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