February 16, 2022
Future Agricultural Policy could seriously impact rural housing – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has raised concerns over the potential impact of DAERA’S proposed Future Agricultural Policy on planning in rural areas. 

 The Newry and Armagh MLA said:

“The Future Agricultural Policy proposes to increase the minimum claim size for farms from 3 hectares up to 10 hectares to access resilience payments.

“This could undermine the sustainability of small farms and their status as active farming businesses and serious restrict planning in rural areas.

“To build a house on a farm setting you need to have an active farming business for at least a period of six years.

“I have written to Agriculture Minister Poots and Infrastructure Minister Mallon to ask what assessment they have done on the potential impact this could have on building homes in rural communities.

“It is vital that the planning system works for our rural communities.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

I welcome tonight’s statement from the Ceann Comhairle and her acceptance of the position set out by Sinn Féin and the combined Opposition - you cannot be in government and opposition at the same time.

This was a stroke too far on the back of a grubby deal and everyone knows…

One year ago today, history was made as I took up the position of First Minister.

Every day since, I’ve worked to ensure all our people are fairly represented and to meet the needs and aspirations of workers, families and communities.

I remain determined to do everything I can…

Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney has welcomed the passing of a motion in the Assembly supporting greater north-south co-operation.

@DeclanKearneySF

👋 Meet your new Sinn Féin ministerial team.

Our strong Sinn Féin team in the Executive will work to continue leading positive change and improve the lives of workers, families and communities.

4

Load More

Statements