Replacement dwelling at 43 Edentrillick Road, Hillsborough

What was proposed

The application proposed a replacement dwelling for one previously damaged, solar panels on the garage, and an upgraded access.

“LA05/2026/0089/F – Erection of replacement dwelling (to replace previously damaged dwelling) solar panels to roof of existing garage, upgraded access arrangement and all associated site works at 43 Edentrillick Road, (directly opposite and to the north of 46) Royal Hillsborough…”

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Who spoke

A supporter and two others addressed the committee for the application and answered members' questions.

A call for a structural report

A member proposed deferring the application so a structural report could be submitted to explain the circumstances of the original dwelling's damage.

“Councillor P Catney proposed that the application be deferred to allow for additional information to be submitted relating to a structural report. Councillor Catney spoke of confirmation from [name withheld] during the questions that more information could be submitted.”

“Councillor Trimble advised that he felt the application complied with policy COU3, that the property had been the applicant’s home, and the applicant had been complying with existing planning permission until the discovery of additional asbestos in the portion of the building which was to be retained; • Alderman O Gawith seconded Councillor Catney’s proposal to defer the application and advised that additional information may not only be useful for Members but also change…”

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Deferred for more information

A proposal to defer the application for additional information was carried, 7 votes to 1.

“A vote was taken on Councillor P Catney’s proposal to defer the application for additional information, and the proposal stood, the voting being:”

“In favour: Councillor S Burns, Councillor P Catney, Alderman O Gawith, Alderman M Gregg, Councillor J Laverty, Councillor A Martin and Councillor N Trimble (7)”

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