The Ballinakill man feels holiday home getting approvals while locals can't isn't acceptable.
The IFA President says rural communities will decline without young people living locally.
Ballinakill's Francie Gorman says the sons and daughters of farm families are finding it difficult to build a one off home in their local area.
His comments come after the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland says that planning for rural one-off houses should only be allowed in cases where there is evidence of a strong housing need, for those with strong ties to agriculture.
He believes its unacceptable that holiday homes can get approved while locals struggle to build.
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