The Minister of the Environment recently published the final version of Planning Policy Statement 21 (Sustainable Development in the Countryside).  It contains policies that will be used to assess planning applications for housing in the countryside - for example - houses on farms, conversions and social and affordable housing.

Community Places working the the Rural Community Network has organised a workshop for groups who are interested in learning more about PPS 21.  It will be held on Thursday, 29 July 2010 from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the Rural Community Network's offices, 38a Oldtown Street, Cookstown.  If you would like to attend the workshop please telephone Community Places (9023 9444) or email us ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or telephone the Rural Community Network (8676 6670).