North Tipp abolishes farm building planning charge

FARMERS in north Tipperary are to be spared development charges for constructions they need in order to comply with EU farm waste management regulations.

In a substantial majority vote, north Tipperary county councillors have abolished the charges which applied to farm buildings in excess of 600 square metres.

The decision will have immediate effect, leaving all farm buildings grant aided under the new Farm Waste Management Scheme exempt from County Council development charges for planning approval.