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Removing Ditch

  • 07-02-2012 08:37PM
    #1
    joeboard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    Just looking for advice on implications of removing a ditch, bought a neighbouring field and would like to remove the ditch between the two fields, I think there are penalties in relation to SFP but would it be possible to get permission from the department to do so.


Comments

  • #2
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,934 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    I think it might be possible if you plant the equivalent amount of hedge somewhere else on the farm first, check with dept as I could be wrong on this.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #3
    palo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭palo


    Yes it is possible to remove the ditch provided you raplace the ditch you are going to remove. Under the new EIA rules you have to apply for a screening if the ditch is longer than 500 meters. Also if you are in Reps 3 check with your planner.


  • #4
    marknjb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 196 ✭✭marknjb


    a neighbour of mine got done for bulldozeing a ditch during the rabbit breeding season
    wouldnt mind only the place was crawling with them


  • #5
    Birdnuts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,002 ✭✭✭✭Birdnuts


    marknjb wrote: »
    a neighbour of mine got done for bulldozeing a ditch during the rabbit breeding season
    wouldnt mind only the place was crawling with them

    I would say he got done for illegally removing a ditch during the nesting season for birds, which runs from March till August under the Wildlife Act. No such provisions apply to rabbits specifically.


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