Two modular preschool units at 190 Ballygawley Rd, Dungannon

“LA09/2026/0477/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: July 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2026/0477/F Target Date: August 2026 Proposal: Installation of 2 no. modular units, each measuring 12m x 9m, to provide accommodation for a total of 50 pre-school children. Location: Ballygawley Rd Dungannon BT70 1TF”

“Characteristics of the Site and Area The application site is in the countryside and outside any settlement limits as defined in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan 2010. The surrounding area is rural in character and the predominant land uses are agricultural fields, groups of farm buildings and single detached dwellings.”

“The modular units will be located behind the existing buildings at the site and are characteristic of buildings used in an educational setting, so I have no concerns about the scale, massing and design of the buildings. In terms of sewage, it is stated the proposal will connect to Cabragh WWTW and NI Water were consulted as the statutory consultee.”

“PP3 - Access, Movement and Parking DFI Roads have no concerns about the access at the site as the visibility splays are already in place. PPS 2 - Natural Heritage (NH 5) Policy NH5 - Habitats, Species or Features of Natural Heritage Importance is also a consideration when assessing the impact of a development on priority habitat. The mobile classrooms will be situated on land to the rear of the existing building where there are trees which will need to be removed.”

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“Section 6(4) requires that the determination of proposals must be in accordance with the LDP unless material considerations indicate otherwise. 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.”

“[name withheld] stated that, as set out in the officer report, Council owns the property in question related to this application and it may be prudent for Members to declare an interest.”

“Councillors Bell, Black, J Buchanan, Carney, Clarke, Cuthbertson, Graham, Johnston, Kerr, McElvogue, D McPeake, S McPeake, Mullin, Robinson, Varsani declared an interest in the application.”

“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2026/0477/F which had a recommendation for approval.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2026/0477/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”