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D.A.R.D – Active Farmer Definition

D.A.R.D – Active Farmer Definition

The Department of Agriculture (DARD) is currently in the process of amending their definition of an “active farmer” to exclude those landowners who let their lands out on a conacre basis. Around 1/3 of farming land in NI is currently…read more →

New Killybegs Fish Protein Facility.

New Killybegs Fish Protein Facility.

MKA Planning  note the recent announcement in the media that Killybegs is about to get the world’s largest marine food ingredients plant in a joint venture by Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Norwegian Biomarine Science Technology (BST). The new…read more →

Planning Fees to Rise

Planning Fees to Rise

The Planning Service have indicated that planning fees are to increase by 1.3% from the 28th May 2014. Timing.  If you have a new planning application to submit, it would be advisable to submit it as soon as possible, prior to…read more →

Tesco, Buncrana Road Planning Appeal Refused

Tesco, Buncrana Road Planning Appeal Refused

MKA Planning Ltd, acting on behalf of Northside Shopping Centre have been successful in getting both of the  Tesco’s foodstore proposals  at Buncrana Road, Derry refused by the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) and DOE Planning Service. These Tesco proposals had…read more →

Infill success at Broighter Road, Limavady.

Infill success at Broighter Road, Limavady.

MKA Planning have been successful in obtaining planning permission for 2 no. dwellings at lands along Broighter Road, Limavady for a private Client. MKA Planning were able to show that the proposed two infill dwellings were within an otherwise substantial…read more →