Lighting condition variation at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Enniskillen

Earlier permission

The original redevelopment permission was approved on 31 March 2025, followed by several related condition 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

Why officers recommended approval

Officers found that two lighting plans would retain control over lighting and protect bats and residential amenity without changing the condition’s purpose.

“The intent of the original condition was to retain control over all lighting proposed at the site and there is no change to this as a consequence of the proposal.”

“The reason for the planning condition, (the protection of the bat population and to protect residential amenity) will remain and the only change as a consequence of the application, is to the timing of the submission of the details within the Lighting Plan.”

Officer report

Consultation and notification

Neighbours were notified and the application was advertised, but no consultations were considered necessary.

“Neighbour Notification and Advertisement In accordance with the legislative requirements neighbours were notified of the application on 26 February 2026.”

“The application was advertised on 04 March 2026 and the expiry date for receipt of comments was 19 March 2026.”

Officer report

The objection

One objection raised concerns about insufficient information, the missing Phase One Lighting Plan and lighting during demolition.

“Representations One objection has been received. It objects to the application as it considers “insufficient information is available to base a judgement upon”. The objection also states that no phase 1 lighting plan is available to view on the planning portal.”

“Consideration: the purpose of the application is solely limited to a proposed change to the timing of the submission of the Lighting Plan information. If this application is approved then the Phase One Lighting Plan will be submitted at a later date and this will be published on the Planning Portal.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A supporter addressed the committee and offered to answer members’ questions after three requests to speak in support were received.

The vote and decision

Members had no questions, proposed and seconded approval, and unanimously approved the application subject to eighteen conditions.

“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.”

“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor McCann, seconded by Councillor Robinson, and unanimously agreed, that the above application be approved planning…”

Minutes