To construct two agricultural shed, one for use as sheep housing and one for storage of

Derek Burke of Belmont in Milltown, Tuam, applied to Galway County Council for permission to build two new agricultural sheds on his farm. One shed would be used as housing for sheep, while the other was intended for storage of feedstuffs such as hay and straw, as well as general farm machinery. The applicant also requested an entrance onto a public roadway to facilitate access.

In addition to the sheds, Burke sought approval for a dung pit and an effluent storage tank with a capacity of five cubic metres, both to be situated on the same site in Belmont. The planning application was submitted on 28 April 2026, with a decision deadline set for 22 June 2026.

On 18 June 2026, Galway County Council announced that it had refused the planning permission. The refusal means the proposed sheds, entrance and associated facilities will not be constructed as outlined in the application.

The decision was recorded under reference number 2660651. For further details on the council’s reasoning or to view the full planning file, readers can consult the Galway County Council website or contact the planning department directly.

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