Longford County Council has granted conditional approval for a new glamping development in Enybegs, Longford, paving the way for the addition of self-catering accommodations and visitor facilities in the area.
The application, submitted by Claire and Terrance Og Campbell Kiernan Steel Group Ltd on October 25, 2024, received its decision from the local authority on October 6, 2025, subject to 18 conditions.
The approved plans include the construction of six self-catering cabins designed to cater to varying group sizes. Two of the cabins will accommodate two guests each, two will cater to five persons, and two larger cabins will host up to eight people.
The development also includes permission to convert an existing agricultural outhouse into a visitor center with a shop and café, as well as the addition of two polytunnels and a designated retreat area.
In addition to the accommodation and leisure facilities, Longford County Council has granted conditional approval for on-site car parking, modifications to the existing vehicular entrance, and the construction of an internal access road.
According to IrelandLive, the site covers approximately 7,700 hectares, with the proposed works encompassing a total floor space of 1,956 square meters.
The original application sought permission for a total of 12 self-catering cabins, but the approved version reduces this number to six.
Additional approved works include the construction of a storage shed, the installation of an onsite wastewater treatment system with a polishing filter, landscaping, and other related site works.
A submission was also received from Uisce Éireann on November 6, 2024, in relation to the proposal.
For business owners and developers in the outdoor hospitality and glamping sectors, the project highlights the growing interest in sustainable and diversified rural accommodation models.
The conditional approval reflects the balance local authorities aim to maintain between tourism growth and environmental and infrastructural considerations.
Operators looking to expand or diversify their offerings may take note of the approval process and the conditional nature of the permissions granted, which often involve detailed compliance with environmental, design, and access standards.