Livestock market approvals
The Sales, Markets and Lairs order (Northern Ireland) 1975, as amended, requires that any premises offering livestock for sale must be approved by DAERA.
Eligibility criteria
A premises will be approved as a market if the planning, construction and operation of the market meet the standards set by DAERAfor that premises.
The approval requirements include the provision of covered accommodation for the protection of some animals such as calves and facilities for the washing of vehicles used in transporting animals.
Planning approval granted by the Northern Ireland Planning Service may also be required and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this has been granted.
Regulation summary
A copy of the regulations can be obtained by contacting DARD using the contact details below.
Application evaluation process
Once an application is received you will be contacted by DAERA within 15 working days to arrange an inspection visit. The approval process will be discussed at the visit and an indication on when approval will be granted will also be given at this point. When the inspection report is completed, providing all conditions are met, notice of approval will be issued within 10 working days. Normally approval is granted within 40 working days of an application being received.
In some cases the application process may take longer for instance where major structural work is required. In these instances the applicant will be kept informed of when approval is likely to be granted
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from DAERA within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Apply online
Failed application redress
Applicants will have an opportunity to discuss and redress issues affecting their eligibility during the approval process so that applications are not rejected.
If an application is not approved, where necessary, applicants should contact the DAERA using the contact details below.
Consumer complaint
If you have a complaint about an approved premises we would advise that the first contact is made with the premises by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, please contact the Department using the details below.
Contact details
Further information can be obtained by contacting DAERA at the address below:
Veterinary Service
Food Animal Information Support Unit
Clare House
303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
E-mail: DAERA.ImplementationSupportUnit@daera-ni.gov.uk
List of currently approved markets
| Armoy Livestock Market C/O 16 Mill Street Cushendall Co Antrim BT44 0RR | Ballymena Livestock Mart Unit 1 Woodside Road East Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 4QJ | Crossmaglen Livestock Sales 2 The Square Crossmaglen BT35 9AA |
| Crumlin Livestock Mart Masserene Park Farms 99 Dublin Road Antrim BT41 4PN | Donemana Livestock Market Main Street Donemana BT82 8BA | Downpatrick Co-op Marketing Ltd 24 Bonecastle Road Downpatrick Co Down BT30 8HB |
| Draperstown Livestock Cattle Mart 8 Derrynoid Road Draperstown BT45 7AH | Draperstown Market 8 Derrynoid Road Draperstown BT45 7AH | Dungannon Farmers Market 90 Granville Road Dungannon Co Tyrone BT70 1NJ |
| Fivemiletown Livestock Market Main Street Fivemiletown BT75 0PG | Keady Farmers Mart Keady Co Armagh BT60 3TG | Killeter Livestock Sales Ltd 22 Main Street Killeter Castlederg Co Tyrone BT31 7EL |
| Kilrea Livestock Market C/o H A McIlrath & Sons Ltd. 48 Maghera Street Kilrea Co Londonderry BT51 5QN | Lisahally Livestock Market 109 Glenpark Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7ST | Lisnaskea Livestock Sales Lisnaskea Co Fermanagh BT92 0JF (Main Street) |
| Markethill Livestock and Farm Sales 2 Mowhan Road Markethill Co Armagh BT60 1RD | Newtownstewart Livestock Market 10 Derg Road Strabane Co Tyrone BT82 9JW | Omagh Auction Mart Ltd 5 Gillygooley Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 5PN |
| Plumbridge Livestock Market 60 Tullyneill Road Sixmilescross Omagh BT79 9NY | Pomeroy Livestock Market 109 Glenpark Road Omagh BT79 7ST | Rathfriland Farmers Co-op Society Ltd Islandbog Road Rathfriland Newry Co Down BT34 5DT |
| Ulster Farmers Market (Old) Tempo Road Enniskillen Co Fermanagh BT74 4RL | Beatties Centres Beatties Livestock Sales 109 Glenpark Rd Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7ST | Draperstown Livestock Market Lauri O'Kane & Son
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