Planning permission for farms
Permitted development
Permitted development means that if your farm is 5 hectares or more, you have the right to:
- erect, extend or alter a building
- carry out excavations and engineering operations needed for agricultural purposes, though you may still require approval for certain details of the development
The types of permitted development include:
- temporary uses of land
- agricultural buildings below a certain size
- forestry buildings
- caravan sites and related buildings in some circumstances
Check with your local planning authority (or local area planning office in Northern Ireland) before making use of permitted development rights to make sure your development will not need planning permission.