Covered ramp and steps at 22 Park Road, Dungannon
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 4 Aug 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to remove an enclosed porch and steps and provide a covered ramp and stepped access to the building.
“LA09/2026/0462/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: August 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2026/0462/F Target Date: August 2026 Proposal: Removal of existing enclosed porch and steps and provision of a new covered ramp and stepped access to the building. Location: Park Road Dungannon BT71 6ED”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site contains a two-storey stone building and a smaller rear building used as a boxing club, in a mixed town-centre area.
“Case Officer Report Site Location Plan This material is based upon Crown Copyright and is reproduced with the permission of Land & Property Services under delegated authority NIMA CS&LA581 from the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationary Office © Crown copyright and database rights.”
“The surrounding area has a mixture of uses including residential and commercial given its location within the Dungannon Town Centre. The site currently includes a two storey stone building facing onto Victoria Road, with a smaller single storey building to the rear which faces on to the Park Road. The existing use on the site is a boxing club. The small porch on the north elevation (see below with red arrow) is to be removed.”
Officer report
Why officers recommended approval
The works were considered acceptable in scale, design and materials, compatible with surrounding uses, and important for providing easy access.
“I consider the proposal is acceptable in terms of scale, form, design and use of materials.”
“Furthermore, I feel that the proposal is of a nature and scale appropriate to the site and locality, and respects the opportunities and constraints of the site and will be vital for providing easy access for all to the site. Given the existing established use of the site the proposal is compatible with the surrounding land uses.”
Officer report
What people said
Press advertising and neighbour notification were completed, and no third-party objections were received when the assessment was written.
“Description of Proposal The proposal seek full planning permission for removal of existing enclosed porch and steps and provision of a new covered ramp and stepped access to the building. See shaded section below. Representations Press advertisement and Neighbour Notification have been carried out in line with the Council's statutory duty. At the time of writing, no third-party objections were received.”
Officer report
What members discussed
Councillor Cuthbertson declared an interest and said the works were much needed for the boxing club.
“Councillor Cuthbertson declared an interest in the above application.”
“Councillor Cuthbertson said that this was great to see as it was much needed works for the boxing club in Dungannon.”
Minutes
The decision
The application was approved subject to the conditions set out by the officer.
“Resolved That planning application LA09/2026/0462/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 4 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Mid Ulster's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Mid Ulster Planning
- Council
- Mid Ulster
- Date
- Tuesday 4 August 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.