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The Planning office has relocated to the CIVIC BUILDING at DOWNSHIRE ROAD, BANBRIDGE, BT32 3JY.

Pursuant to the Council’s published Scheme of Delegation, the applications set out in the Delegated List below are now the subject of a recommendation by a Planning Officer. Applicants and agents who have any queries regarding a recommendation contained on this list should contact the planning officer dealing with the application. Please note that a Councillor can request that an application is removed from the Delegated List and referred to the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee at any stage prior to 5pm on the date noted in the table below provided a sound planning reason is given.

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The new IT System for Planning went live on 5^th December 2022. Applicants, agents – and any third parties who may have an interest in a particular application – are asked to note that under the new IT System the functionality of the system has changed and language/terminology used on the system is different to that used under the old system. In particular, it should be noted that unlike the old IT system, the status of an application on the new IT system will no longer change when the application has been placed on a delegated list. Therefore, the onus is on applicants, agents and any third parties who may have an interest in a particular application to check the weekly delegated lists which appear on the Council’s website every Thursday evening to determine if an application has been placed on the delegated list at www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/resident/planning-applications-residents/

Members of the public should also note there are a number of identified technical issues with the new system. The performance of the system will continue to be monitored as part of the normal service management arrangements and the Council is working closely with the stakeholders including the suppliers to resolve the outstanding issues. Any issues of concern regarding the new planning IT system should be forwarded to

Lists of delegated planning applications can be viewed in the table below.

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Reference Number	Location	Proposal	Agent Name & Address	Applicant Name & Address	Recommendation	Reason for Refusal (Where applicable)	Date Delegate List Issued	Deadline for Call in (applies to elected members only) 5pm on
LA08/2021/0851/F	23 metres North West of No.2 Druminally Road Portadown Armagh BT62 1QS	Extension to existing building to provide storage with extension to the yard to provide additional external vehicle/machinery storage, circulation and ancillary works	Marcus Bingham 9 Tullyquilly Road Tullyquilly Rathfriland BT34 5LR	Mr Tony Marley 2 Druminally Road Moy Road Portadown BT62 1QS	Approval (objections received)		13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2025/1395/F	Site located approximately 31m north-east of 12 Boggle Hill, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6AF	Erection of dwelling and garage with associated site works	Seamus Donnelly 80a Mountjoy Road Aughrimderg Coalisland	Gareth and Margaret Johnson 46 Roes Hill Lawrencetown Craigavon BT63 6FD	Approval (objections received)		13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2026/0316/F	Lands immediately adjacent to and east of No.89 Blackskull Road, Dromore, BT25 1JN	Erection of 2 no. dwellings with attached garages and associated site works.	David Haire Architectural Design 25a Lower Toberhewny Lane Lurgan	Alexander Waugh 85 Blackskull Road Dromore	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 and Policy CTY1 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 and Policy CTY8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposed site is not a small gap site sufficient only to accommodate up to a maximum of two houses and would not respect the existing development pattern along this part of Blackskull Road would if approved create a ribbon of development. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 and Policy CTY13 criterion (b), (c) of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that: the site would be unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the buildings to integrate and the new buildings would rely on the use of new landscaping to integrate. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 and Policy CTY14 criterion (a), (b), (c), (d) of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that: the proposal would result in a suburban style build up of development, it does not respect the traditional pattern of development and would create a ribbon of development along this section of Blackskull Road.	13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2026/0199/F	43 Thomas Street Armagh BT61 7QB	Change of use from retail premises to a console/gaming and entertainment centre (sui generis use class). Includes installation of gaming consoles, seating areas and a reception desk		Hanna Popova Play Arena Armagh (sole trader) 5 Orangefield Drive Armagh BT60 1DT	Approval (Objections received)		13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2025/1426/F	104 Banbrook Hill Armagh BT61 7LP	Conversion from single dwelling to 2no. self-contained apartments. 1no. self-contained apartment to be provided on the ground floor with another 1no. self-contained apartment to be provided on the first floor	Red Square Design 15A Cluster Road Newtownhamilton Newry BT35 0AR	Francis McVerry 18 Coach Road Newtownhamilton Newry BT35 0PW	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, Edition 2, and criterion (c) of Policy QD 1 of Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal will create a quality and sustainable residential environment as adequate provision has not been made for private open space as an integral part of the development. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, Edition 2, and criterion (c) of Policy LC 2 of PPS 7 (Addendum): Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas, in that the original property is not greater than 150 square metres gross internal floorspace. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, Edition 2, and PPS 7 (Addendum): Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal will maintain or enhance the overall character and environmental quality of existing residential areas, as adequate provision has not been made for private amenity space for the proposed development and the proposed apartments are of a floor area less than the standards set out in Annex A: Space Standards of PPS 7 (Addendum): Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas.	13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2025/0774/F	165m North East of 20 Seagahan Road, immediately adjacent and East of 8 Seagahan Road, Collone, Armagh BT60 2BH with access from Mountnab Road.	Erection of farm dwelling and garage with associated site works and landscaping.	McAleenan Architects + Interior Design Ltd 5 Dobbin Street Armagh BT61 7QQ	Paul & Dawnice Hill 20 Seagahan Road Armagh BT60 2BH	Approval (Objections received)		13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2026/0007/O	Adjoining and to the North of No. 139 Plantation Road, Bleary, Craigavon, BT63 5NN	Proposed site for dwelling and garage	T.J Dreaning 135 Banbridge Road Donaghcloney Craigavon BT66 7PJ	Asha Jamil 96 Banbridge Road Lurgan BT66 7HR	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) Edition 2 and Policy CTY 1 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland Planning for Sustainable Development (SPPS) Edition 2 and Policy CTY3 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside as the proposal does not involve a replacement dwelling which exhibits the characteristics of a dwelling. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland Planning for Sustainable Development (SPPS) Edition 2 and Policy CTY10 and CTY11 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the applicant has not demonstrated the proposal is on an active and establish farm, and it is not visually linked or sited to cluster with an established group of buildings on a farm. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland Planning for Sustainable Development (SPPS) Edition 2 and Policy CTY14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the buildings would, if permitted result in a detrimental change to (further erode) the rural character of the countryside. 5. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) Edition 2 and Policy NH 2 and Policy NH 5 of PPS 2: Natural Heritage, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposed development is not likely to harm any statutorily protected species, priority species, priority habitats or other natural heritage features.	13/08/2026	20/08/2026
LA08/2026/0436/F	Site approximately 18.5metres west of number 12 Foxwood Manor, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 7YJ	Erection of 1 number 3 storey dwelling with garage and associated landscaping and siteworks (change of house type to replace 2 storey dwelling on site 198 under LA08/2019/1419/F).	Peter Currie Steadlands Ltd 21 Church Street Knocknamuckly Dromore BT25 1AA	Peter Currie Steadlands Ltd 21 Church Street Knocknamuckly Dromore BT25 1AA	Approval (Objections received)		06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2026/0656/F	139 Katesbridge Road, Kinallen, Dromore, BT25 2EU	Erection of detached storey & half domestic garage/store/playroom	ArchiTech Design NI Ltd 76, Whitethorn Lane Kinallen BT25 2DL	Cecil Wilson 139 Katesbridge Road Dromara BT25 2EU	Refusal	The proposal is contrary to SPPS (Edition 2) and the Addendum to PPS 7 Residential extensions and alterations Policy EXT 1 in that the scale and massing of the proposal is not considered subordinate to the host dwelling and will detract from the appearance of the existing dwelling and character of the surrounding area.	06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2026/0170/F	Lands immediately adjacent (to west and north of) 87 Ballynahinch Road, Dromore BT25 1DX	Retention of laneway to access agricultural lands with relocated access / gateway.	Architectural Design Services NI 9 Tullyquilly Road Rathfriland Newry BT34 5LR	Architectural Design Services NI 9 Tullyquilly Road Rathfriland Newry BT34 5LR	Refusal	The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 3, Access, Movement and Parking, Policy AMP 2, in that it would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since visibility splays of 2.4 metres x 120 metres from the proposed accesses cannot be provided in accordance with the standards contained in the Council’s Development Control Advice Note 15.	06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2025/1004/O	Lands to the rear of 38 Scarva Street,Loughbrickland, BT32 3NH	Site for dwelling with associated landscaping and site	McAleenan Architects + Interior Design Ltd 5 Dobbin Street Armagh BT61 7QQ	Cliona Murphy 38 Scarva Street Loughbrickland Banbridge BT32 3NH	Approval (Objections received)		06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2024/0743/O	25m North of No.25, Blackwatertown Road, Tirgarve, Armagh, BT61 8EZ (with access off Annahagh Lane)	Site for dwelling & garage	NI Planning Consultants 45B Magherarville Road Armagh	Seamus Curran 30 Blackwatertown Road Armagh BT61 8EZ	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 1 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed site is not located within a substantial and continuously built up frontage, and if permitted would fail to respect the existing pattern of development along the frontage in terms of its frontage, width and plot size and would result in the addition of ribbon development along Blackwatertown Road. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed development would, if permitted, create a ribbon of development, and would therefore further erode the rural character of the countryside.	06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2025/0416/F	Lands at Taughraine House 7 Victoria Grove, Dollingstown , BT66 7JJ	Demolition of dwelling and outbuildings and proposed erection of 5 dwellings with garages and associated site works (Amended Plans)	Linton Kennedy 7 Victoria Grove Dollingstown	Linton Kennedy 7 Victoria Grove Dollingstown	Approval (Objections received)		06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2025/0872/F	Lands approximately 30 metres southwest of No.21 Bluestone Business Park, Moyraverty West Road, Craigavon, BT65 5HU	Proposed extension to existing Express Freight premises to provide additional staff car parking area and new footpath connection including all associated infrastructure, site works and landscaping.	Tetra Tech Consulting (NI) Ltd 1 Locksley Business Park, Montgomery Road, Belfast BT6 9UP	Express Freight 21 Bluestone Business Park, Moyraverty West Road, Moyraverty, Craigavon BT65 5HU	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 1 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that there are overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and that is could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 15 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would mar the distinction between the settlement of Craigavon and the surrounding countryside and would result in urban sprawl. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy PED 2 of Planning Policy Statement 4, Planning and Economic Development in that the proposal is not an acceptable: expansion of an established economic development use in the countryside; redevelopment of an established economic development use in the countryside; major industrial development in the countryside; or small rural project. In addition, exceptional circumstances for this development within the countryside have not been demonstrated. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and criteria (a), (k), (l) and (m) of Policy PED 9 Planning Policy Statement 4, Planning and Economic Development in that: the proposal is not considered to be compatible with surrounding the land use of the open countryside; appropriate boundary treatment and means of enclosure have not been provided to integrate the development within the landscape; the design of the development fails to deter crime or promote personal safety; and the proposal would fail to sufficiently integrate the proposed development within the open countryside. 5. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3, Access, Movement and Parking in that the proposal involves car parking in excess of the Department’s published standards and it has not been demonstrated that there are exceptional circumstances in this instance. 6. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy AMP 9 of Planning Policy Statement 3, Access, Movement and Parking in that the proposal fails to demonstrate: it respects the character of the local landscape; it would not adversely affect visual amenity; and appropriate provision has been made for security, and the direct and safe access and movement of pedestrians within the site.	06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2025/0951/O	Lands between 168 and 172 Clay Road, Keady, Co. Armagh, BT60 3QU	Site for dwelling	Collins & Collins 11 Marcus Street, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1ET	Noeleen Mone 168 Clay Road, Keady, Co. Armagh, BT60 3QU	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 1 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the site does not represent a gap within the substantial and continuously built up frontage and in that it has not been demonstrated that the site can accommodate a dwelling which respects the existing pattern of development along the frontage in terms of siting and plot size. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (Edition 2) and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed development would not, if permitted, respect the tradition pattern of settlement exhibited in the area.	06/08/2026	13/08/2026
LA08/2026/0512/F	27 Ballynamagna Road, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5PB	Erection of single storey detached dwelling with associated outbuilding and hard and soft landscaping (change of house type from previous extant approval Q/2010/0254/F)	The Designworks Studio 21 Annagora Road Portadown BT62 4JE	Sam & Mary Turkington 10 Oaktree Mews Portadown BT63 5TJ	Approval (with objections)		30/07/2026	06/08/2026
LA08/2025/1570/RM	Site adjacent to and north/northwest of No.68 Grovehill Road, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, BT32 5AD	Erection of infill dwelling and garage.	Declan Diamond Design Ltd 17B Seapatrick Road Banbridge BT32 4PH	Jack Torrans 14 Glasker Mill Banbridge BT32 5BJ	Approval (Objections received)		30/07/2026	06/08/2026
LA08/2023/2162/F	Lands approx 160 metres north of No. 55 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, Armagh BT716NS	Retrospective Planning Application for the change of use from agricultural lands for the retention of existing hardcore creating a storage & distribution yard with welfare / office unit and retention of culvert.	Lee Kennedy Lee Kennedy Planning 2 Templetown Park Maydown Londonderry	Alistair Johnston AJ Car Transport 68 Kilclean Road Maydown Castlederg BT81 7LD	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS Edition 2 and Policy CTY1 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS Edition 2 and policy PED 2 of PPS 4: Planning and Economic Development as the proposal does not comply with any of the policy provisions for economic development in the countryside and no exceptional circumstances have been provided to permit this proposal for economic development in the countryside. 3. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS Edition 2 and policy CTY 13 of PPS 21 and criterion (m) of policy PED 9 of PPS4: Planning and Economic Development as the proposed development would if permitted, be a prominent and unnatural feature in the landscape. 4. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS Edition 2 and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal if permitted would be an unduly prominent and unnatural feature in the landscape and would not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited within the locality.	30/07/2026	06/08/2026
LA08/2026/0084/O	Lands immediately adjacent and 20m southeast of No.69 Springhill Road, Magheralin, Craigavon, BT67 0RW	Site for dwelling and garage	Irvin Mossman 61 Culrevog Road Dungannon BT71 7PY	Michelle Furey 30 Moria Gate Moria BT67 0XZ	Approval (Objections received)		23/07/2026	30/07/2026
LA08/2024/0318/O	Lands immediately east and south of 64 Derryhale Road with access onto the Coxhill Road, Portadown, BT62 4HE	Site for up to 4no. dwelling units, garages and associated site works	Simon Black Architecture ltd 164 Tirnascobe Road Richhill Armagh BT61 9RF	Eric Edgar 64 Derryhale Road Portadown BT624HE	Approval (Objections received)		09/07/2026	20/07/2026
LA08/2026/0104/F	57 and 57a Ballymacormick Road, Dromore, BT25 1QR	Retention of unauthorised access and laneway to existing dwelling (dwelling approved under LA08/2015/0829/RM) and all other associated site works.	McCready Architects 8 Market Place Lisburn	Deborah Herron 57 Ballymacormick Road Dromore BT25 1QR	Approval (Objections received)		09/07/2026	20/07/2026
LA08/2024/1186/F	Farmyard adjacent to and south of no.73 Circular Road extending to lands 45 metres south of no.70 Circular Road, Tullintanvally, Katesbridge	Proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to production, storage and distribution for storage bottling plant (Class B3 and B4 uses) with associated alterations; erection of pump house; spring water extraction groundwork; ground piping; vehicle parking and other ancillary works (farm diversification project)	John Baird Studio Sixty Six 66 Addison Park Lisburn	Phyllis Hillis 73 Circular Road Banbridge BT32 5LP	Refusal	1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 1 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 2. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 11 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal can be run in conjunction with the agricultural operations on the farm or that the farm business is currently active. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policies CTY 8 and CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would result in the creation of ribbon development and a suburban style build-up of development when read in conjunction with the extant approved dwelling and garage immediately adjacent to the proposed development. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement; Policy AMP 7 of Planning Policy Statement 3, Access, Movement and Parking; and Policy PED 9 of Planning Policy Statement 4, Planning and Economic Development in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal has appropriate arrangements for parking and servicing for the proposed development. 5. Having notified the applicant under Article 3 (6) of The Planning (General Development Procedure) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 that additional information and amended details is required to allow the Council to determine the planning application to ensure that the proposal can effectively manage flood risk to and from the proposed development; that the development would not impede the operational effectiveness of flood defence and drainage infrastructure or hinder access to enable their maintenance; or that the proposal would not create adverse impact on sensitive receptors by reason of noise; and having not received this information, the Council refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Council that this information is material to the determination of this application.	09/07/2026	20/07/2026