Planning application received: to erect a multipurpose shed, slatted slurry storage tank, calf housing, new silage base, concrete apron and ancillary c

A planning application has been lodged with Kilkenny County Council by Derreen, a farm located in Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny. The proposal, reference 2667, seeks permission to erect a multipurpose shed, a slatted slurry storage tank, calf housing, a new silage base, a concrete apron and ancillary concrete works on the farm’s land. The application was received on 24 August 2026, and the council is expected to deliver a decision by 18 October 2026. No decision code has yet been assigned.

The applicant has not indicated any changes to the surrounding landscape beyond the new structures. The proposed shed would provide versatile space for farm operations, while the slurry tank and silage base are intended to improve on‑farm waste management and feed storage. Calf housing is also part of the plan, suggesting an expansion of livestock facilities. The concrete apron and ancillary works are likely to support the new infrastructure, though the application does not detail the exact layout.

Kilkenny County Council’s planning register shows a range of recent decisions in the area. For example, a 95.6 sqm licensed bar/restaurant extension was approved on Waterford Road, Kilkenny, and a new residential development of four semi‑detached houses was granted on Freshford Street. Other approvals include a single‑storey side extension to an existing dwelling in Jerpoint West, Thomastown, and a new dwelling house with a septic tank and percolation system in Ferrybank. In Clonassy, Mullinavat, a new dwelling and entrance were approved. These decisions illustrate the council’s ongoing activity in balancing agricultural and residential development across the county.

Separately, Kilkenny community groups have received €50 000 in funding for climate action projects, a development reported by the Irish Independent. While unrelated to the Derreen application, it reflects the broader focus on sustainable initiatives within the county.

For further details on the Derreen application and related planning decisions, readers can consult the Kilkenny County Council planning portal and the Irish Independent coverage.

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