Play park and picnic area at Lands 100m South-west of 5 Aghadrumsee Road, Roslea

“Proposal: Development of new play park and picnic area.”

“The proposal is for a new play park and picnic area. The proposal comprises a play area with various apparatus and a picnic area with four wheelchair accessible picnic benches. It is bound by a new fence. The site is located in the countryside. It does not fall within any of the range of types of development which are supported in the countryside (Policy DE03) as there is no specific policy for new community facilities in the countryside.”

“Site Details The site is located on the eastern shore of Killyfole Lough. The site is elevated above the level of the lake and falls gradually towards the north and west. The area is currently an area of rough ground. There is existing car parking located to the south of the site.”

“Proposed development This is a full application for a play park and picnic area.”

“There is extensive planning history for new projects in the wider area but no planning history related to this proposal.”

“For the reasons listed this community facility does not fall within any of the range of types of development which are supported by Policy DE03. However, the proposed play park is part of the strategy to improve physical and mental health and wellbeing of young people and is part of the Play Strategy. The play park will provide a much needed amenity for rural families and visitors, encourage healthy outdoor recreation and complement the natural beauty of the area.”

“Whilst this site is outside a settlement and is within the countryside, it is at an existing lake which is owned by the Council which has been developed as a local amenity and wildlife sanctuary. The proposal will serve the needs of the local community and the siting, design and appearance reflects the character of the location.”

“Policy DE03 – Sustaining Rural Communities The site is within the countryside. Outside Special Countryside Areas (SCAs), the Council will support a range of types of development in the countryside which sustain rural communities while protecting and improving the environment. Details of these are set out in the Policy.”

“Planning permission will be granted for non-residential development in the countryside in a number of cases. The application does not meet any of the types of non residential development that will be permitted in the countryside and is therefore contrary to this part of DE03.”

“The approved Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) as detailed on Drawing 02 (proposed site layout) published 05/06/2025, shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period in accordance with the approved details. Construction of SuDS should comply with the design and construction standards as set out in The SuDS Manual - Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) Report C753.”

“The removal of vegetation on-site must be undertaken outside the breeding season, which extends from 1st March to 31st August inclusive.”

“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor O’Reilly, and unanimously agreed, that the above application be approved planning permission, subject to the three conditions listed at Paragraph 7 of Appendix 5. (LA10/2025/0582/F – Fermanagh and Omagh District Council – Paper A)”