Planning application received: permission to construct a slatted cubicle shed with feeding passage, for the housing of livestock,

GS Farms, a registered farm partnership run by Gerard, Maura and Gareth Sherlock, has submitted a planning application to Monaghan County Council for the construction of a slatted cubicle shed with a feeding passage at Tirnaskea North in the village of Tydavnet, County Monaghan. The proposal, reference 2660205, is currently in the pre‑validation stage and is expected to be considered by the council with a decision due on 14 July 2026.

The shed would provide housing for livestock, with a slatted floor system designed to improve hygiene and drainage, and a dedicated feeding passage to facilitate the feeding of animals. The application does not include details on the size of the shed or the number of animals it will accommodate, but the design is consistent with modern livestock housing standards that aim to enhance animal welfare and farm efficiency.

Tirnaskea North is situated in the northern part of Tydavnet, a small village in County Monaghan that has recently seen a number of planning applications for agricultural and residential developments. The council’s planning portal lists the GS Farms application alongside other recent submissions, such as a two‑storey dwelling house and a detached garage in nearby areas, indicating a period of active development in the county.

The application was received by the council on 20 May 2026, and the decision deadline of 14 July 2026 gives the council a window of roughly two months to review the plans, consult with relevant stakeholders and issue a decision. If approved, the shed would be constructed in accordance with the council’s planning guidelines and any conditions attached to the permission.

The application is part of the council’s ongoing work to support local farming enterprises while balancing environmental and community considerations. The council will publish the decision and any conditions on its website once the review is complete.

See the Monaghan County Council planning portal for the full application.

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