Rosderra Farms granted planning for Tipperary pig fattening shed
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Rosderra Farms for a new pig fattening shed in Co. Tipperary.
The proposed development involves the construction of the shed and effluent tank on a long-established pig farm at Barnlough, Bansha.
The proposed building would have a floor area of 551m2 and a height of 5.35m.
According to the planning documents, the development is 'intended to provide enhanced animal welfare (increased floor space per pig) to ensure maximum efficiency and to comply with animal welfare requirements'.
Rosderra Farms
The proposed development is located in the Glen of Aherlow which runs between the Galtee Mountains and Slievenamuck.
The River Aherlow is around 750m to the south of the site, while the East Ballinlough stream is
located on the western boundary of the farm.
On December 20, 2024, Tipperary County Council, granted planning permission for the development subject to six conditions.
This decision was appealed to An Bord Pleanála by Cork-based environmentalist Peter Sweetman.
In his appeal, Sweetman claimed that the council had failed to carry out an Appropriate Assessment according to the law.
He added that 'Tipperary County Council does not have legal jurisdiction to give permission if this standard is not met'.
In response, CLW Environmental Planners on behalf of Rosderra Farms said that 'the application and further information documentation demonstrate a complete and through assessment of the proposed development and its potential impacts'.
'Tipperary County Council completed an appropriate and thorough examination of the application, as comprehensively outlined in the planner's report,' they said.
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An Bord Pleanála inspector Ciara McGuinness assessed the proposed development and found that it was in accordance with the Tipperary County Development Plan.
'Based on the proposals submitted, I do not consider the proposal would not cause a deterioration of water quality within water bodies adjacent to the development, nor would the proposal result in a change to the existing 'good status',' she added.
An Bord Pleanála agreed with the recommendation of its inspector and granted planning permission for the development, subject to six conditions.
The board ruled that the proposed development 'would not seriously injure the visual or scenic amenity of the area and would be acceptable in terms of public health, traffic and environmental sustainability'.
'The proposed development would, therefore, be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area,' it added.
The board noted that 'the grant of permission does not authorise an increase in stocking rates above that previously permitted for this facility'.
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