Single-storey dwelling at 56m South East of 223 Garryduff Road, Dunloy, Ballymena

“The application site as delineated by the red line extends to approximately 0.5 hectares and comprises a roadside portion of a large agricultural field. The eastern roadside boundary is defined by a 2m well-established hedge with an agricultural access situated to the southern corner and a further entrance point located towards the northern corner.”

“The site is located on the western side of Garryduff Road, in proximity to its junction with Galdanagh Road, and approximately 1.1 km north- west of Dunloy village. The surrounding area is rural in character, comprising of single residential dwellings, farm holdings, and agricultural land.”

“LA01/2024/0702/O – 115m south-east of 223 Garryduff Road, Dunloy. Proposed site for a single storey dwelling with detached garage parking and access to Garryduff Road. Also, the formation of a field access in conjunction with the site access. Current Application.”

“The proposal fails to comply with the relevant planning policies. The application site forms part of a gap that is capable of accommodating considerably more than two dwellings of a size comparable to the surrounding pattern of development and therefore does not constitute a “small gap site” within a substantial and continuously built-up frontage.”

“The proposal is contrary to paragraph 6.73 of the SPPS and Policy CTY 8 of PPS 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal does not represent a small gap site within a substantial and continuously built-up frontage at this location, the proposal would, if permitted, result in the addition to ribbon development along Garryduff Road and would fail to respect the existing pattern of development along the frontage.”

“External Advertising: The application was advertised on 3rd July 2024. Neighbours: Neighbours were notified on 10th July 2024. No letters of support or objection were received in relation to this application. Internal DFI Roads:No objections. NI Water: No objections. Environmental Health: No objections. NIEA WMU: No objections.”

“LA01/2024/0703/O (Referral) 56m South East of 223 Garryduff Road, Dunloy Report, presentation and site visit note were previously circulated and presented as read by the Chair. Referral Application to be determined by Planning Committee App No: LA01/2024/0703/O App Type: Outline Proposal: Proposed site for a single storey dwelling with detached garage parking and access to Garryduff Road. Also the formation of a field access in conjunction with the site access.”

“260422 7 and 8 and resolves to REFUSE outline planning permission subject to the reasons set out in section 10. The Chair put the motion to the Committee to vote. Members voted For; Members voted Against, 3 Members Abstained. The Chair declared the motion carried and application refused.”