A local pet food manufacturer has received the go ahead for the expansion of it's Longford operations.
C&D Foods located on the Longford Road in Edgeworthstown is one of Europe's largest producers of specially formulated dog and cat foods.
The approved plans include the construction of an extension for new ground floor production facilities connecting to the existing production area, and a first floor extension.
Plans include the demolition of single storey soft can building and toilet block.
Two standalone flat roofed electrical switch room buildings are also included in the application as well as new car parking areas with EV charging and bicycle storage facilities.
The company hope to construct a 1.8m high boundary fence along the western site boundary, including gates and enclosures in front of the new extension.
The company was founded by the late Albert Reynolds whose son Phillip ran the family business until 2019.
