To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many outline planning applications for single houses have been made in rural areas since the implementation of draft Planning Policy Statement 14 on 16 March 2006. (118721)

The number of outline applications for single houses in the countryside deemed valid after 16 March 2006 is 1,172.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many outline planning applications for single houses in rural areas in each of the last five years cited (a) special medical circumstances and consequent disability and (b) agricultural employment as their reason for application; and how many of those received planning permission. (118726)

Figures for applications in each of the last five years where applicants cited special medical circumstances and consequent disability are not readily accessible. However, in relation to applications citing agricultural employment, the figures requested in each of the last five years are shown in the following table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many outline planning applications for single houses in rural areas were granted planning approval in each of the last five years. (118727)

The number of applications for single houses in rural areas granted approval in each of the last five years is shown in the following table.