Oldtown, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
Proposed development
A) Retention of silage pit B) Retention of Straw storage shed C) Retention of underground slatted slurry storage tank D) Retention of milking parlour and cow collecting yard with underground slatted storage tank E) Retention of demolition of disused milking parlour F) Construction of an agricultural build with cubicles and straw bedded area and all associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 19 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
10 Apr 2026
Council asked for further information
2 Jun 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
23 Jul 2026
Decision due
19 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
19 Aug 2026
Grant issued
23 Sept 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
scouting use, including camping; construction of a single-storey Scout Den (342.3 m² gross internal floor area, maximum height 5.485 m) with ancillary community use; a new vehicular entrance from the L5125; associated parking, drop-off and turning areas; connection to the public water supply; an on-site septic tank and percolation area; surface-water drainage; roof-mounted solar PV panels; landscaping and associated site works
use of field for scouting purposes as a permanent base for 9th Westmeath Milltownpass Scout Group, including outdoor activities and camping; use of the existing agricultural shed for storage and purposes ancillary to the scouting use of the site; construction of a purpose-built single-storey Scout Den with ancillary community use; provision of a new vehicular entrance from the L5125; drop-off and collection, car parking, and turning areas; surface water drainage; connection to the public water supply; installation of an on-site wastewater treatment system comprising a septic tank and percolation area; landscaping and boundary works; and all associated site development works
construction of a one number detached storey and a half type dwelling, one number detached single storey garage, to create new entrance to public road, to connect to public watermain, to install a mini treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works
The development will consist of the construction of a new part single storey, part storey and a half dwelling house containing two independent living units, detached single storey garage and new waste water treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works and services
(A) Construction of a Silage Pit, Dungstead and Tyre Store. (B) Construction of an Agricultural Building to include Cubicles, Straw Bedding, and Underground Slatted Slurry Tanks.(C) Construction of a Milking Parlour, Dairy and Ancillary Rooms, Livestock Waiting Yard, Livestock Handling Facilities and an Underground Soiled Water Tank. (D) Erection of a Meal Bin and Water Storage Tank and all associated Site Works.
retention & completion of horse stables, fodder/bedding store, tack room and waste disposal system.