Mount Briscoe Country House in Daingean, County Offaly, could soon add new glamping facilities to its historic grounds following the submission of a planning application on November 6.
The proposal, filed by estate manager and organic farmer Margaret Edgill, outlines plans for five new glamping structures along with related site works that would connect to an existing wastewater treatment system.
According to documents submitted to the planning authority, the development would be located within the curtilage of a protected structure.
The application also seeks retention permission for a raised platform used to site a bell tent and for an existing shepherd’s hut that accommodates a treatment room. According to OffalyLive, the planning file confirms that no Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) or waste license will be required for the project.
Edgill, who was recently named one of twelve new Farming for Nature Ambassadors for 2025, has been recognized for her role in promoting nature-friendly practices at Mount Briscoe’s organic farm.
The glamping development appears to align with her ongoing efforts to diversify rural enterprises in a sustainable way.
Interested parties may inspect or purchase the planning application from the planning authority’s offices at a cost not exceeding the reasonable price of reproduction.
Submissions or observations on the proposal must be made in writing, accompanied by the prescribed fee, within five weeks of the authority’s receipt of the application. This places the deadline for public submissions on December 10, with a final decision expected on January 9.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality and glamping industries, this project highlights a growing trend of farm-based diversification and the integration of tourism with sustainable land management.
The development at Mount Briscoe could serve as a model for small-scale rural enterprises seeking to balance ecological stewardship with hospitality offerings, demonstrating how glamping can be developed within existing farm operations and heritage settings without requiring major industrial permits.