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NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Buildings of a temporary construction such as those designed and used for agricultural purposes, including sheds or stores will not however be eligible for conversion or re-use under this policy.

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Planning permission will be granted for a farm or forestry diversification proposal where it has been demonstrated that it is to be run in conjunction with the agricultural operations on the farm. The

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

The Government is committed to supporting the process of farm diversification where it is compatible with other objectives for the countryside. This policy aims to promote forms of diversification tha

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Planning permission will be granted for development on an active and established agricultural or forestry holding where it is demonstrated that: (a) it is necessary for the efficient use of the agricu

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

In cases where a new building is proposed applicants will also need to provide sufficient information to confirm all of the following: • there are no suitable existing buildings on the holding or ente

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Exceptionally, consideration may be given to an alternative site away from existing farm or forestry buildings, provided there are no other sites available at another group of buildings on the holding

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

As agriculture and forestry continue to change and develop, it is important that the planning process continues to support the operational needs of these enterprises. Under the Planning (General Deve

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Where permission is sought for a new building, the applicant will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate that renovation, alteration or redevelopment opportunities do not exist.

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

New buildings can form an integral part of the landscape if developed in sympathy with their surroundings, so as to blend unobtrusively into the landscape. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Deve

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

A proposal located away from existing agricultural or forestry buildings will only be acceptable where it is shown to be essential for the efficient functioning of the holding or enterprise. In such c

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

All permissions granted under this policy will be subject to a condition limiting the use of the building to either agricultural or forestry use as appropriate.

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

For the purposes of this policy the determining criteria for an active and established business will be that set out under Policy CTY 10.