Policy CTY 12 – Agricultural and Forestry Development

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 agricultural holding or forestry enterprise; (b) in terms of character and scale it is appropriate to its location; (c) it visually integrates into the local landscape and additional landscaping is provided as necessary; (d) it will not have an adverse impact on the natural or built heritage; and (e) it will not result in detrimental impact on the amenity of residential dwellings outside the holding or enterprise including potential problems arising from noise, smell and pollution.