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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 |
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| LA08/2024/0062/O | Adjacent to and Directly West of 15 Springhill Road, Glenanne Co Armagh, BT60 2LF | Site for dwelling and garage - Infill site | Ian Lenaghan Lenaghan Design 30 Moss Park Richhill, Armagh BT61 9PT | Philomena McComb 15 Springhill Road Glenanne Co. Armagh BT60 2LF | Approval (Objections received) | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2597/F | UPU Industries Ltd, 1 Quillyburn Business Park, Dromore, BT25 1BY | Retention of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant powered by mains fed natural gas, adjacent to north east end elevation of existing factory. The CHP plant includes the following components, the CHP Boiler unit, a 10m high stainless steel flue, 10,000 litre water storage buffer tank and concrete base. | Gordon McKnight Partnership 31 Shore Road Holywood BT18 9HX | UPU Industries Ltd 1 Quillyburn Business Park Banbridge Road Dromore BT25 1BY | Approval (Objections received) | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2062/F | 53m NW of 165 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, Armagh, BT71 6NU - replacing No. 163 Derrylee Road, Dungannon | Erection of replacement dwelling, existing dwelling to be retained as ancillary domestic store | Austin Mullan CMI Planners Ltd 38b Airfield Road Toomebridge Co. Antrim BT41 3SG | Thomas Dilly 161 Derrylee Road Dungannon BT71 8NU | 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 3 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that a storey and a half dwelling at this location would have a visual impact significantly greater than the existing building and would appear unduly prominent in the landscape. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would, if permitted, result in the creation of ribbon development along Derrylee Road and would not respect the existing pattern of development in terms of plot size. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that a storey and a half dwelling at this location would be considered a prominent feature in the landscape, the site lacks established boundaries required to provide a suitable degree of enclosure and the design of the building is inappropriate for the site and locality and would not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape due to the lack of sufficient natural features or backdrop. 5. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that a storey and a half dwelling at the proposed location would, if permitted result in an unduly prominent feature in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. A dwelling on this restricted site would not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in the area. | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0132/F | Lands 45m South-East of 34 Drumcullen Road, Dungannon, BT71 7JG | Extension of existing dwelling curtilage and erection of domestic horse stables | Stephen Hughes NI Planning Consultants 45b Magherarville Road Armagh BT60 3PP | Gary Traynor 34 Drumcullen Road Blackwatertown Armagh BT71 7JG | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 proposed building is contrary to the SPPS and Policy EXT1 of Planning Policy Statement 7 (Addendum), Residential Extensions and Alterations, as the proposal lies outside the domestic curtilage of the existing dwelling known as 34 Drumcullen Road, the proposed siting and ancillary works are, not considered sympathetic to the appearance of the main dwelling, and if permitted it would result in development that is detrimental to the character of the local area. 3. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and Policy CTY14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the ancillary works proposed would be out of character and would result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 4. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and Policy CTY13 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the ancillary works proposed would not integrate with their surroundings | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 |
| LA08/2022/1141/F | 2 Monaghan Road Armagh BT60 4DA | Extension of existing car park to include proposed 600mm x 600mm mono unleaded fuel pump, proposed 10,000L underground unleaded fuel tank double skinned and proposed 10,000L underground interceptor. Proposal to include the provision of 14 additional car parking spaces with 1 metre high retaining wall to boundary. 150 x 380mm deep enviro channel with 6mm heel friendly slot to boundary (x2), reinforced concrete tanker stand 5m X 18m with connection of new storm drainage line into existing, 9no. bollards and new double gate access for fuel delivery. 13no. proposed LED column mounted floodlights to parking, fuel filling and circulation areas. Also relocation of existing traffic island and tactile paving along the Keady Road entrance. | Whittaker & Watt Architects 379 Antrim Road Newtownabbey BT36 5EB | Stephen Mullan 2 Monaghan Road Armagh BT60 4DA | Approval (Objections received) | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2997/O | Site for dwelling adjacent and North of 26 Cherryville Road, Portadown | Site for infill dwelling | James Austin 100 Ardmore Road Craigavon BT66 QJP | Mr & Mrs P O'Brien C/O 29 Cherryville Rd, Portadown, BT62 1RW | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the application site does not constitute a small gap within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage, and that the proposal would, if permitted, result in the creation of ribbon development along Cherryville Road. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape, and the proposed building relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration, and therefore would not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed development would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape, result in a suburban style build-up of development when viewed with existing buildings, not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in that area, and create a ribbon of development, and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 5. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policy NH 1 of PPS 2: Natural Heritage in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal is not likely to have a significant effect on a European designated site. 6. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policy NH 5 of PPS 2: Natural Heritage in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal is not likely to result in the unacceptable adverse impact on priority habitats and the water environment. | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0114/F | Craigavon Senior High School, 26 - 34 Lurgan Road, Portadown, BT63 5HJ | Erection of two triple modular units to provide in total six 60m2 general classroom, six 6m2 classroom stores, pupil toilet facilities and ancillary accommodation | Nigel McGarry Education Authority 3 Charlemont Place The Mall Armagh BT61 9AX | Nigel McGarry Education Authority 3 Charlemont Place The Mall Armagh BT61 9AX | Approval (Objections received) | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2024/0637/O | Site between 1 and 5 Ballynaris Lane, Dromore, BT25 1JA | Site for 2no. infill dwellings with detached garages | Rory Pepper Pepper Architects 48 kinallen rd Kinallen Dromara BT25 2NW | Ann Wilson 41 Gregorlough Road Dromore BT25 1RR | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 contary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the application site does not constiutue a small gap sufficent only to accomodate up to a maximum of two houses within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage and the proposed plot size would not respet the exisitng development pattern along the frontage. | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0505/A | No.53 Bridge Street (gable elevation) Banbridge. BT32 3JL | Erection of 1 Digital Screen advertisement to be mounted on gable wall to replace two existing 48 sheet advertisement hoardings | Clear Channel NI LTD Unit 2 Ashbank Queens Road Belfast BT3 9DT | Clear Channel NI LTD Unit 2 Ashbank Queens Road Belfast BT3 9DT | Refusal | 1. The proposed advertisement is contrary to Policy Ad 1 of PPS 17 in that if approved would have an adverse impact on amenity when viewed in the context of the area in particular the setting of listed buildings. | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0585/O | Lands immediately north- west of No 3 and 45 metres south-east of 5 Whitegate Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5N | Site for infill dwelling and garage | Marcus Bingham Architectural Design Services NI 9 Tullyquilly Road Rathfriland Newry BT34 5LR | Allison Wilson 29/31 Greenhill Road Drumgreenagh Rathfriland Newry BT34 5AS | Approval (Objections received) | 12/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2022/0594/F | Lakeview Park Ballygassey Road Loughgall BT61 8HU | Proposed alterations to existing football stadium with works to include demolition of existing home stand and erection of replacement stand to provide 336 seats, erection of away stand to provide 270 seats, erection of new home turnstiles, away turnstiles and toilets, change of surface to football pitch from grass to 3G and associated services and landscape works (amended description)) | da architects ltd Unit 6 Armagh Business Park Hamiltonsbawn Road Armagh BT60 1HW | Loughgall Football Club Lakeview Park Ballygasy Road Loughgall BT61 8HU | Approval (Objections received) | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2024/0005/O | Lands immediately adjacent and north west of 36 Ballynagarrick Road, Portadown BT63 5NR | Site for dwelling and garage | Glyn Owen, The Designworks Studio, 21 Annagora Road Portadown BT62 4JE | Margaret McCullough, 36 Ballynagarrick Road Portadown BT63 5NR | Refusal | 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. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposal is not considered an exception to policy as it is not a small gap site within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage and if permitted, the development would add to a ribbon of development along the Ballynagarrick Road. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the dwelling would, if permitted, result in a suburban style build-up of development, add to a ribbon of development, and would therefore further erode the rural character of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS 6.12 and to policy BH11 of Planning Policy Statement 6, Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage, as the proposal would have an adverse impact on the listed building (HB14/05/003) at 36 Ballynagarrick Road Portadown. | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0109/F | 50m West of 49 Plantation Road Gilford BT63 5NH | Erection of new office building | Michelle Price, RPS, 74 Boucher Road Belfast BT12 6RZ | McAtee Recycling , 50m West of 49 Plantation Road Gilford BT63 5NH | Approval (Objections received) | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2024/0193/F | Site north west and immediately adjacent to 25 Lowtown Road, Gilford Craigavon, BT63 6AP. | Erection of dwelling and garage (in substitution of replacement dwelling granted under LA08/2021/1087/F). | Foster McCavitt Architects Ltd, 6 Lurgan Road Banbridge | Steve & Joyce Brownless, 174 Banbridge Road Donaghcloney BT66 7PL | Approval (Objections received) | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2062/F | 53m NW of 165 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, Armagh, BT71 6NU - replacing No. 163 Derrylee Road, Dungannon (amended site address). | Erection of replacement dwelling, existing dwelling to be retained as ancillary domestic store | Austin Mullan CMI Planners Ltd 38b Airfield Road Toomebridge Co. Antrim BT41 3SG | Thomas Dilly 161 Derrylee Road Dungannon BT71 8NU | 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 3 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that a storey and a half dwelling at this location would have a visual impact significantly greater than the existing building and would appear unduly prominent in the landscape. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that a storey and a half dwelling at this location would be considered a prominent feature in the landscape, the site lacks established boundaries required to provide a suitable degree of enclosure and the design of the building is inappropriate for the site and locality and would not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape due to the lack of sufficient natural features or backdrop. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that a storey and a half dwelling at the proposed location would, if permitted result in an unduly prominent feature in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. A dwelling on this restricted site would not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in the area. | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0011/F | 100M NW OF 166A Ballymoney Rd, Banbridge BT32 4HW | Retention of farm building with underground slurry tank, yard areas & associated siteworks | FmK Architecture Ltd, Unit 5 Ahoghill Business Centre 58 Cullybackey Road Ahoghill Ballymena BT42 1LA | S & K McDonell, 166A Ballymoney Road Banbridge BT32 4HW | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policy CTY1 of PPS21: Sustainable Development in the Countrysdie in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location. 2. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policies CTY1 and CTY12 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the development fails the CTY12 headnote policy test in that the site is not located on an active and established agricultural holding. 3. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policy NH1 of PPS2: Natural Heritage in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal is not likely to have a significant effect on a European designated site. 4. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and policy NH5 of PPS2: Natural Heritage in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal is not likely to result in the unacceptable adverse impact on priority habitats and the water environment. | 05/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| LA08/2023/1756/F | Lands approximately 70m to the north east of 156 Navan Fort Road, Armagh, BT60 4PY and 100m to the north west of 153 Navan Fort Road, Armagh, BT60 4PY. | Proposed new access and associated lane way with associated site works & planting for JMW Farms and Greencircle Renewables. (amended proposal) | Manor Architects Stable Buildings 30A High Street Moneymore BT45 7PD | JMW Farms Ltd 2 Kennedies Road Killylea BT60 4NQ | Approval (Objections received) | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2832/F | Lands 100m immediately north of 129 Killylea Road, Armagh and 120m south west of 146 Navan Fort Road, BT60 4PY | Proposed service/ access/ private linkage road for a single undertaking to serve existing JMW Farms and Greencircle Renewable's, with, associated site works, accesses, control points, signage, drainage with junction connections linking Bracknagh and Navan Fort Roads. | Manor Architects Stable Buildings 30A High Street Moneymore BT45 7PD | JMW Farms Ltd 2 Kennedies Road Killylea BT60 4NQ | Approval (Objections received) | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2024/0616/O | 20 metres west of 65 Derryraine Road, Collone, Armagh, BT60 1NA | Site for proposed infill dwelling | Holmes & Doran 1st Floor The Old Savings Bank 1 Victoria Street Armagh | Fiona Graham 63 Derryraine Road Collone Armagh BT60 1NA | 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 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposal is not located within a substantial and continuously built up frontage and if permitted, would create a ribbon of development along Derryraine Road. 3)The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the dwelling would, if permitted, result in a suburban style build-up of development when viewed with existing buildings and create a ribbon of development, and would therefore further erode the rural character of the countryside. | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 |
| LA08/2019/0400/F | 3 Pinley Green Markethill Co.Armagh BT60 1RX | Change of use from dwelling house to house of multiple occupation. | Trevor Woods 33 Killeen Road Collone Armagh BT60 2AA | Mr Victor Foster 25 Springhill Road Glenanne Armagh BT60 2LF | Approval (Objections received) | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2023/2169/F | 11 Mossvale Road, Dromore, including lands adjacent, and east to the rear of 15 Mossvale Road, Dromore, BT25 1DG. | Proposed ‘Change of Use’ Planning Application to convert an existing small 180m2 vacant commercial light-industrial factory unit at 11 Mossvale Road, Dromore into a Pool Hall and Club complete with free access to the off-road car park behind 15 Mossvale Road, Dromore. | DAVID ALLISON 22 BELSIZE ROAD Lisburn BT274BN | Dylan Woolsey 23 Primose Hill Co. Down Dromore BT25 1FA | Approval (Objections received) | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | |
| LA08/2022/1364/O | 70m North East of 123 College Lands Road Moy Dungannon BT71 6SW | Site for a dwelling and domestic garage (dwelling on a farm) | CMI Planners Ltd 38b Airfield Road The Creagh Toomebridge BT41 3SG | Mrs Mary Teresa McCabe 123 Collegelands Road Moy Dungannon | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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, and Policy CTY 1 and Policy CTY 10 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case in that it has not been demonstrated that: the farm business is currently active and has been established for at least 6 years; no other dwellings/development opportunities have been sold off from the farm holding within 10 years of the date of the application; and the proposed new building is not visually linked or sited to cluster with an established group of buildings on the farm 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposed dwelling is visually linked or sited to cluster with an established group of buildings on the farm and would therefore not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape. 4. Having notified the applicant under Article 3 (6) of The Planning (General Development Procedure) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 that further details by way of a biodiversity checklist and associated ecological survey(s) are required to allow the Council to determine the planning application to ensure that the proposal meets with the requirements of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland, and Policy NH 2 and Policy NH 5 of Planning Policy Statement 2: Natural Heritage 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. | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 |
| LA08/2023/2166/F | Immediately to the rear (south-east) of 122 Battlehill Road Armagh BT61 8QJ | Erection of 4no. light industrial units (Class B2) with fencing to boundary, provision of car parking and associated site works | CDA-NI 4 Hartford Place The Mall Armagh | Rodney Williamson 143 Dobbin Road Richhill Armagh BT61 9LW | Refusal | 1. Having notified the applicant under Article 3 (6) of The Planning (General Development Procedure) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 that further details by way of a transport assessment form and a noise impact assessment are required to allow the Council to determine the application to ensure the proposal meets with the requirements of the SPPS, Policies AMP 2 and AMP 7 of PPS 3, and Policies PED 1 and PED 9 of PPS 4, 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. 2. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and Policy OS 1 of PPS 8, in that the development would, if permitted, result in the loss of an area of land which represents an area of open space. 3. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS, Policies AMP 2 and AMP 7 of PPS 3, and Policy PED 9 of PPS 4, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposal will not prejudice road safety or significantly inconvenience the flow of traffic, or provides adequate provision for car parking and appropriate servicing arrangements. 4. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and Policy PED 9 of Planning Policy Statement 4: Planning and Economic Development, in that it has not been demonstrated that: it is compatible with surrounding land uses; it does not harm the amenities of nearby residents; it does not create a noise nuisance; the site layout and landscaping arrangements are of high quality and assist the promotion of sustainability and biodiversity; and appropriate boundary treatments are provided. 5. It has not been demonstrated that the proposal would not have an unacceptable adverse impact upon the residential amenity of nearby residents on the grounds of noise and for that reason it would be contrary to Paragraphs 4.11, 4.12 and 5.72 of the SPPS, and Policies PED 1 and PED 9 of PPS 4. 6. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS, and Policy CTY 1 of PPS 21, in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement. 7. The proposal is contrary to the SPPS and Policy CTY 15 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed development would mar the distinction between a settlement and the surrounding countryside. | 29/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 |
| LA08/2023/3100/O | Lands between 95 and 103 Monaghan Road, Armagh, BT60 4DX | Site for 2 No infill dwellings and domestic garages. | Armagh Design Ltd The Breague 73 Lisanally Lane Armagh BT61 7HF | Paul Hughes 78 Fernsaloy Road Madden BT60 3LR | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal does not constitute a small gap sufficient only to accommodate up to a maximum of two houses within an otherwise substantial and continuously built-up frontage, and would, if permitted, result in the loss of an important visual break in built development and the creation of ribbon development along Artabrackagh Road. 3. The proposal is contrary to The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and policy CTY 14 criteria (a), (b), (d) and (e) of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the development would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape, result in a suburban style buildup of development when viewed with existing buildings, create a ribbon of development and the impact of ancillary works would damage rural character which would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 4. The proposal is contrary to The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and policy CTY 13 criteria (a), (b) and (f) of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the development would, if permitted, result in prominent features in the landscape, the site would be unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape, would fail to blend with the landform and therefore would fail to integrate into this area of countryside. 5. The proposed development is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy NH 2 of Planning Policy Statement 2, Natural Heritage, in that it has not been demonstrated that the development will not harm European or National Protected Species. 6. The proposed development is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy NH 5 of Planning Policy Statement 2, Natural Heritage, in that it has not been demonstrated that the development will not result in the unacceptable adverse impact on, or damage to known priority species, rare of threatened native species or features of natural heritage importance. | 22/08/2024 | 30/08/2024 |
| LA08/2023/2552/F | 142 Lough Road, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6JL | Single storey rear extension to dwelling to include raised patio | McCreanor & Co Architects, 85 Plantation Road Ballydougan Portadown Craigavon BT63 5NN | Roy McKee, 142 Lough Road, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6JL | Approval (Objections received) | 22/08/2024 | 30/08/2024 | |
| LA08/2022/1380/F | Chalybeate Road (450m South of junction with Keady Road) Armaghbreague Newtownhamilton BT35 0EH | Retention of existing underground slurry tank with erection of farm shed over | Henry Marshall Brown 10 Union Street Cookstown BT80 8NN | Alan Geary 120 Darkley Road Keady Armagh BT60 3BU | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 and Policy CTY 12 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that: it has not been demonstrated that it is necessary for the efficient use of the agricultural holding; it is not appropriate to its location; it would not visually integrate into the local landscape; it has not been demonstrated that it would not have an adverse impact on natural heritage; it has not been demonstrated that there are no suitable existing buildings on the holding that can be used; it is not sited beside existing farm buildings; and it has not been demonstrated that there are demonstrable health and safety reasons. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that: the proposed development would be a prominent feature in the landscape; the site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape; it relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration; it fails to blend with the landform; and therefore would not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the development would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape, it does not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in the area, and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 5. The proposal is contrary to Paragraph 6.192 of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland, and Policies NH 2 and NH 5 of PPS 2: Natural Heritage, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposed development is not likely to result in adverse impacts upon natural heritage. | 22/08/2024 | 30/08/2024 |
| LA08/2023/3063/O | Lands immediately adjacent to and north-east of 53 Mullurg Road, Markethill, Armagh, BT60 1UA | Site for 2no. detached dwellings and detached garages | XPS Self Invested Pensions Scotia House Castle Business Park Stirling FK9 4TZ | XPS Self Invested Pensions Scotia House Castle Business Park Stirling FK9 4TZ | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement 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 Strageic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the gap between buildings along the frontage is not considered a small gap and could accommodate more than two dwellings. The application site, if developed for two dwellings, would not respect the existing development pattern along the road frontage in terms of plot size and width and if permitted, would create a ribbon of development along Mullurg Road. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY14 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the dwelling would, if permitted result in a suburban style build-up of development when viewed with existing and approved buildings, create ribbon development and would not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in that area and would therefore result in a detrimental change to (further erode) the rural character of the countryside. | 22/08/2024 | 30/08/2024 |
| LA08/2024/0623/O | Lands immediately adjacent to and south of 54 Castor Bay Road, Lurgan, BT67 9LE. | Site for 2 No. infill dwellings with garages | Aisling Cunningham 96 Riverglade Manor Lurgan BT66 8RR | Aisling Cunningham 96 Riverglade Manor Lurgan BT66 8RR | Refusal | 1. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland 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 and Policy CTY 8 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the application site does not constitute a small gap within an otherwise substantial and continuously built up frontage, and that the proposal would, if permitted, result in the extension of a ribbon development along Castor Bay Road. 3. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 13 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape, and the proposed building relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration, and therefore would not visually integrate into the surrounding landscape. 4. The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland and Policy CTY 14 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the proposed development would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape, result in a suburban style build-up of development when viewed with existing buildings, not respect the traditional pattern of settlement exhibited in that area, and extend a ribbon of development, and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 5. The proposed development is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy NH2 and NH 5 of Planning Policy Statement 2, Natural Heritage, in that it has not been demonstrated that the development will not result in the unacceptable adverse impact on, or damage to known priority species, rare of threatened native species or features of natural heritage importance. | 22/0/2024 | 30/08/2024 |