Farm dwelling and outbuildings at Approx. 70m NE of no. 25 Castlederg Road, Drumquin
Summary of planning committee decision
Deferred by Fermanagh And Omagh Planning Committee on 18 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a dwelling and garage on a farm, together with a pool room and stable block.
“Description of Proposal Proposed dwelling & garage on a farm with pool room and stable block…”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
Earlier permissions covered a vehicular entrance, a dwelling extension, a storage shed and changes to the domestic curtilage and dwelling.
“PLANNING HISTORY Application Number: K/2002/0729/F Decision: Permission Granted Decision Date: October 2002 Proposal: Proposed New Vehicular Entrance Application Number: K/2008/0120/F Decision: Permission Granted Decision Date: April 2008 Proposal: Proposed two storey extension to rear of dwelling Application Number: K/2008/0624/F Decision: Permission Granted Decision Date: August 2008 Proposal: Partial demolition of ex.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended refusal because the proposal failed design, countryside integration, rural character and sustainable-development policies.
“The proposal is contrary to policies SP01, DE03 and DE05 (a) and (b) – Rural Character of as it would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape due to the lack of integration and result in a suburban style build up of development.”
“The proposal is contrary to policies SP01, DE03 and DE04 - Integration and Design of Development in the Countryside criteria as: a) the proposed site does not have the capacity to absorb the building without adverse impact on visual amenity, b) it cannot be visually integrated into the surrounding landscape through the use and retention of established boundaries and landscaping and relies on new substantial landscaping for integration, c) the design of the building is of…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
DFI Roads ultimately raised no objection subject to conditions, DAERA confirmed an active farm business, and NI Water raised odour concerns.
“DFI Roads were consulted and originally responded that they required an amended plan regarding visibility splay. This response was received on the 12/06/2025. DFI Roads were re-consulted and responded on the 16/07/2025 content subject to conditions. • DAERA were consulted and responded on the 30/05/2025 confirming an active farm business.”
Officer report
Views from neighbours
No letters of objection, support or other representations were received.
“Letters of Support 0.0 Letters of Objection 0.0 Petitions 0.0 Signatures 0.0 Number of Petitions of Objection and signatures…”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee unanimously held the decision for two weeks to discuss possible alternative options or solutions concerning external finishes.
“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor Irvine, seconded by Councillor McCann, and unanimously agreed, that the issuing of the decision on the above application be held for a period of two weeks as allowed in the Planning Committee Protocol to allow discussion of potential alternative options or solutions with the applicant/agent, in relation to external finishes. (LA10/2025/0569/F – A Dickson – Paper B)”
Minutes
Sources
- Fermanagh And Omagh Planning Committee minutes, 18 February 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Fermanagh And Omagh's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Council
- Fermanagh And Omagh
- Date
- Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended refusal
- Committee decided
- Deferred
- Vote
- Unanimous
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.