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Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Agricultural and Forestry Development Why we have this Policy 5.34 The aim of this policy is to ensure that the operational development needs of farm and forestry businesses are managed in an approp

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will support proposals for a new agricultural building(s), forestry development or other development ancillary to the operation of an active farm business where it is demonstrated that: (a

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In assessing proposals, it will normally be expected that the business has been established and active for a minimum of 6 years. Exceptionally, a lesser period may be acceptable, but only where the ap

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Whilst not necessarily a sustainable waste management solution and not favoured by the waste hierarchy, the deposition of inert waste on agricultural or other land can result in an improvement in land

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

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

Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)

Under this policy an equine business is to be afforded the same benefits as an established and active farm. Such businesses will include horse breeding and training and the operating of livery yards,

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

Under the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993, a planning application is not required for the carrying out, on agricultural land comprised in an agricultural unit, of engineer

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

Agricultural land improvement can fall into this category provided the Department is satisfied that the following conditions are met: • The development is on an agricultural land holding of at least 0

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

In deciding whether or not such land improvement is reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture or amounts to a separate land use activity in its own right the Department will take the follow

NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

The Department will consider the circumstances of each case very carefully to ensure that the proposed development is required for genuine agricultural purposes. The introduction of Landfill tax has l

NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)

Development for agricultural use, transport and utilities infrastructure, which for operational reasons has to be located within the flood plain.

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.

NI-wide·SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)

Undefended Areas • replacement of an existing building; • development for agricultural use, transport and utilities infrastructure, which for operational reasons has to be located in the flood plain;

NI-wide·Technical Booklet K Ventilation

Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 - No.156. BS 5502: 2003 Buildings and Structures for Agriculture. See also CIBSE Guide B: 2005, Section 2.3.24.1 and CIBSE AM10: 2005 if n