Road condition change at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School 1 Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen

What was proposed

The application sought to change the timing of a road improvement condition from before development started to before occupation.

“No part of the development hereby permitted shall be commenced until the works necessary for the improvement of the public road have been completed in accordance with the details to be submitted to and approved by the Council and which have been attached to the Determination as a requirement under Article 3(4)(a) of the Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, and carried out in accordance with an agreement under Article 3(4)(a).”

“No part of the development hereby permitted shall be occupied until the works necessary for the improvement of the public road have been completed in accordance with the details to be submitted to and approved by the Council and which have been attached to the Determination as a requirement under Article 3(4)(a) of the Private…”

Officer report

The site

The proposal concerned the school site at 1 Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen.

“Proposal: Section 54 Application to vary Condition No17 (works to public road have been completed in accordance with Private Streets Determination) of LA10/2023/1606/F (redevelopment & extension of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School)”

Officer report

Planning history

The school redevelopment was approved on 31 March 2025, followed by other condition and Section 54 applications.

“Planning History • LA10/2023/1606/F - Redevelopment and extension of the existing Portora Royal Grammar School site, including new access & car parking. Approved 31 March 2025.”

“A number of Section 54 applications and applications to discharge planning conditions for the 1606/F approval have been received. These are listed in Part 11.0 of the report.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the revised timing would still secure the road works and accord with the development plan.

“The revised wording now proposes to change the timing of the condition to permit the submission of the drawings and completion of all works necessary for the improvement of the public road before the development is occupied.”

“The reason for the planning condition, (to ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users) will remain and the only change as a consequence of the application, is to the timing of the provision of the works. Policy TR01 of the Plan Strategy material. Having regards to the comments of DfI Roads, the Applicant’s proposal is considered to be acceptable and there is no conflict with Policy TR01.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

DfI Roads raised no objection subject to a condition, and no representations were received.

“Representations No representations have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Three requests to speak in support were received, and one supporter said he had nothing further to add.

Members’ consideration

Members had no questions before moving to decision-making.

“Addressing the Committee, [name withheld] advised that he had nothing further to add and would answer any questions Members may have about the proposal.”

“As Members had no questions, they proceeded to decision making. A Member proposed the recommendation to approve planning permission, and this was seconded by another Member.”

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The vote

The approval proposal was seconded and agreed unanimously.

“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Robinson, and unanimously agreed, that the above application be approved planning permission, subject to the eighteen conditions listed within Paragraph 12.0 of Appendix 5. (”

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