Infill dwelling and garage at 11 Church Lane, Southwick

“…and garage on extensive grounds immediately to its north and several large sheds immediately to its south. The sheds to the south comprise a relatively new domestic shed on a large concrete yard immediately adjacent the site and several older agricultural sheds immediately beyond to both sides of the lane, which loops back on the Drumenny Road.”

“…sheds that bound the site to the south (circled green in Fig 2 & 3 above.) Description of Proposal This is an outline planning application for a dwelling and garage to be located on lands approx. 80m south of 125 Drumenny Road Ardboe.”

“Characteristics of the Site and Area The site is located in the rural countryside as depicted within the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan approximately 3.6km north of Ardboe; and 3.4km west of Lough Neagh. Fig 1: Site outlined red. Fig 2: Site outlined red. Wind turbine in vicinity circled green. The site is a flat rectangular shaped plot of land cut from the lane side frontage of a much larger agricultural field.”

“Taking account of the above the agent / applicant was asked to provide ‘information from the turbine owners/operators to advise what is happening to the turbine.’ The agent then emailed to advise they had been unable to obtain a letter from the turbine owner and subsequently asked if Planning consider the principle of an infill dwelling under Policy CTY 8 of PPS 21 exists then a recommendation be put to Planning Committee in order…”

“…proposals. That ETSU-R-97 remains the UK standard methodology for the assessment of noise from wind energy development and it, along with ‘A Good Practice Guide to the Application of ETSU-R-97 for the Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise’ prepared by the Institute of Acoustics, should be taken into account by decision- takers.”

“September 2025 The above application includes the large domestic store located on lands immediately south of the current site. Consultees 1. DfI Roads were consulted in relation to access arrangements and raised no objections subject to standard conditions and informatives. Accordingly, I am content the proposal will comply with the provisions of Planning Policy Statement 3 Access, Movement and Parking. 2.”

“I am content the above can be brought to the attention of the applicant / developer through standard informative. oWind Turbine Noise – noting turbine approx.”

“The Head of Local Planning (HLP) sought approval to have the above application deferred for an office meeting.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/1297/O be deferred for an office meeting.”