New 10-bay dairy farm building with robotic milking and slurry storage

Granted on 14 May 2026

Brian Declan Forde is building a new 10-bay agricultural structure at Abbey in Abbeyknockmoy for dairy farming. The building will include underground slurry tanks, cubicles for cattle, and modern dairy equipment like robot milking stations and bulk tank storage.

Full description from the council file

to construct a new 10 Bay agricultural structure, to include underground slatted tanks, cubicle lying area, and accommodation for dairying in the form of robot stations, bulk tank storage and plant room facilities, together with all associated site works

Details

Reference: 2660437
Applicant: Brian Declan Forde
Site address: Abbey , Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway
Status: Decision code: Decided...
Date received: March 24, 2026
Decision due: May 18, 2026
Authority: Galway County Council

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Source: Galway County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660437 on the council portal →.
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