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

The site

The proposal concerned the redevelopment and extension of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School at 1 Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen.

“Proposal: Section 54 Application to vary Condition No 16 (drawings for Private Streets Determination) of LA10/2023/1606/F (redevelopment & extension of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School)”

Officer report

Earlier planning permission

The original school redevelopment permission was approved on 31 March 2025 and included the condition now proposed for change.

“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

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the drawings would still be submitted and agreed later in the redevelopment, with the road-safety reason retained.

“The intent of the original condition was to ensure that the plans for the determination of the development would be submitted and agreed by the Council in consultation with DfI Roads. This will still occur, albeit at a later stage in the redevelopment of the school.”

“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 submission of the information. Policy TR01 of the Plan Strategy is material.”

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 but could answer questions.

Members considered the application

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.”

Minutes

The vote

Members unanimously agreed the proposal to approve planning permission.

“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Thompson, and unanimously agreed, that the above application be approved planning permission, subject to the eighteen conditions listed within Paragraph 12.0 of Appendix 4. (”

Minutes