On Saturday, LisburnCityCouncil is to meet in special session to confer the freedom of the city on the RIR and the regiment will then parade through the city.
Chairman of LisburnCity Council's planning committee Alderman James Tinsley said that the minister's decision would have "major repercussions" and could curb future development in towns and cities across Northern Ireland.
Madden, a sports development officer for LisburnCityCouncil, was part of the Antrim side which recorded the county's first win in an Ulster Championship game in 18 years when they defeated Down in 2000.
"Belfast CityCouncil are looking to purchase additional land for burial, possibly in conjunction with the neighbouring councils of Lisburn or Newtownabbey because the lack of burial space is getting critical, " she added.