Planning conditional: Construction of a Calf Shed and all associated siteworks. Note: A Natura Impact Statement has been

Westmeath County Council has granted conditional planning permission to Dolan Dairies Ltd. for the construction of a calf shed and all associated siteworks at Kilgarvan Glebe Fardrum in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The decision follows the submission of a Natura Impact Statement, which the council has reviewed as part of its assessment of the application. The permission is subject to a number of conditions that the applicant must satisfy before construction can commence, ensuring that the development complies with local planning policies and environmental safeguards. Dolan Dairies Ltd. operates a dairy business in the area, and the new calf shed is intended to support its ongoing livestock operations. The council’s planning department confirmed that the application meets the necessary criteria for a dairy facility, provided the conditions are met. Local residents and stakeholders were given an opportunity to comment on the proposal during the council’s consultation period. The conditional approval reflects the council’s commitment to balancing agricultural development with environmental protection in the Athlone region. For the full planning decision, see the Westmeath County Council planning portal.

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