Rear extension and seating area at 133 Ballygassoon Road, Ballygassoon, Loughgall, Armagh

“Permission is sought to erect a single storey extension to rear of dwelling to provide new kitchen/dining area (existing kitchen/dining will be converted to snug and utility room). An external seating area measuring around 62sqm to the south side of the dwelling is also proposed. A low-level glazed balustrade will form a wind break to this area.”

“The application site holds a modest size bungalow and garage at No. Ballygassoon Road and is located approximately 2km southwest of Loughgall village. The dwelling is elevated to the road and is set on a large plot with a very generous size garden to the front and smaller concrete yard to the rear. The finishes include: white stone dash to walls, flat grey roof tiles and white uPVC windows.”

“Gently undulating farmland forms the overall landscape pattern in this area of countryside. The dwelling occupies an elevated hilltop position and as such enjoys extensive views particularly in a north/north westerly direction over the wider landscape. There is a built up feeling to the immediate north and east along this section of Ballygassoon Road with eight dwellings in close proximity to the site.”

“No relevant histories identified _________________________________________________________________________”

“The proposed extension will add approximately 45sqm of additional floorspace to the existing dwelling which currently has a total floorspace of around 152sqm. As this is considerably less than the floorspace of the host dwelling it is considered that the extension is subordinate to the main dwelling.”

“The curtilage of this dwelling is quite generous in size and even with the proposed extension sufficient space will be left to accommodate the day to day living requirements of the applicant. The proposal does not create the need for extra parking (no bedrooms proposed), the existing access not affected and sufficient space for in-curtilage parking will remain. Officers consider that the requirements of criterion (d) have been satisfied.”

“Appropriate neighbour notifications and press advertisements have been conducted in line with the Council’s statutory duty. No third-party representations were received in response.”

“QUESTIONED: by the Chair if any Member required any further clarification. As no further clarification was required, the meeting moved to Members’ debate and decision.”

“MOVED: the meeting, by the Chair, to Members’ decision.”

“AGREED: on the proposal of Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Alderman Kennedy, that Application No: LA08/2025/1352/F by Paul Conway be approved, subject to conditions.”

“NOTED: that there were no counter proposals made.”

“CONCLUDED: by the Principal Planning Officer ([name withheld]) that Application No: LA08/2025/1352/F be approved, subject to conditions.”