New farm buildings including cattle shed, slurry tank and silage storage

Granted with conditions on 2 April 2026

John Corcoran Farms Ltd has been granted permission to build an agricultural shed with a slurry tank underneath, along with a silage pit and an effluent tank at Ferskill, Coolarty. The development is designed to improve cattle handling and feed storage on the farm. Permission was granted with conditions in April 2026.

Full description from the council file

the proposed development will consist of the following (1) An agricultural shed which will consist of slatted area with slurry holding tank underneath, cattle handling area and feeding passages. (2) A silage pit with retaining walls. (3) Reception effluent tank and all associated site works. The Significant Further Information includes an appropriate assessment screening report

Details

Reference: 2557
Applicant: John Corcoran Farms Ltd
Architect/Agent: Shane Smith
Site address: Ferskill, Coolarty, Co. Longford
Status: Decision code: CONDITIONAL
Date received: November 27, 2025
Decision due: April 12, 2026
Date decided: April 02, 2026
Authority: Longford County Council

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Source: Longford County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2557 on the council portal →.
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