Retention and Permission: Retention of an extension to an agricultural cubical shed

Michael Callan has lodged a planning application with Louth County Council for the retention of an extension to an existing agricultural cubical shed at Paughanstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth. The proposed extension would cover 197 m² and rise to a height of 7.9 m, with associated site development works to be carried out on the property. In addition, Callan is seeking permission for a new agricultural cubical shed on the same site, which would have a floor area of 888 m² and a height of 7.5 m, together with further site development works.

The application was received by the council on 15 May 2026 and is currently in pre‑validation status. A decision is expected to be made on 9 July 2026. The council has not yet issued a decision code for the application. The request falls under the authority of Louth County Council, which has recently approved a range of other planning decisions in the county, including a change of use for office accommodation at 75 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, a single‑storey extension to a factory at Farrell Furniture, John Street, Ardee, and the demolition of a rear structure on another site.

The proposed works would expand the agricultural facilities at the Dunleer site, potentially enhancing the local farming infrastructure. The council will consider the application against the county’s planning policies and any relevant environmental or community impact assessments before making a decision.

For more details, see the Louth County Council planning file (Reference 2660291).

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