Planning Permission NI for Farm Buildings:

You do not always need planning permission to carry out development on a farm holding. Certain development on a farm holding is deemed to be permitted development. This includes works for the erection, extension or alteration of a building which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture. However the development must comply with certain requirements set out in the relevant legislation. Generally speaking planning permission is not required for changes to the inside of buildings, or for small alterations to the outside

Here at FmK we have a dedicated Agri-specialist to deal with all Agri-Projects. We have both personal and professional experience in all things Agri; whether it’s just to Masterplan out your Farmyard or Farm Buildings, or whether you need Full Detailed Design, Planning Permission & Structural Design for your shed, we are here to help.

We have many past projects dealing with Farm-Buildings across Northern Ireland, ranging from Shed Extension’s to New “First” Farm Sheds.

In terms of Planning Permission ni ;

You do not always need planning permission to carry out development on a farm holding.

Certain development on a farm holding is deemed to be permitted development. This includes works for the erection, extension or alteration of a building which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture.

However, the development must comply with certain requirements set out in the relevant legislation. Planning Permission is NOT required, providing you meet the required conditions, some examples of these are;

• Must be another Existing Farm Building within 75m of New Building
• Must be min 75m away from other Dwellings
• New Building is less than 500m2 external area
• Be an Active Farm Business for minimum of 6 Years

NB: The very First Farm Shed on any Farm/Field WILL require Planning Permission regardless of the above points   

If you are thinking of any Agri-related projects of your own, contact Ronan McKee at FmK to discuss your next steps.