Two signs and window graphics at 10 Dublin Road, Enniskillen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Fermanagh And Omagh Planning Committee on 18 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
Consent was sought for two advertisement signs and window graphics at a former restaurant and takeaway.
“Proposal: Application for consent to display 2 x Advertisement signs and window graphics…”
“Summary The application is for a number of signs at 10 Dublin Road, a former restaurant and takeaway. The advertisements will not detract from the character and amenity of the area. DfI Roads has not been consulted as the signs are all within the site, will not be illuminated and do not impact upon road users or pedestrians and are not likely to prejudice public safety. The proposal meets all the relevant policy tests of the Plan Strategy.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a vacant restaurant and takeaway building fronting Dublin Road.
“Site Details The site is located at a vacant restaurant/takeaway building fronting onto the Dublin Road.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier permissions covered restaurant and takeaway use, opening hours, illuminated restaurant signage, and a proposed tile and bathroom showroom use.
“Application Number Proposal Site Address Decision/date LA10/2019/0896/F Variation of condition 02 (opening hours) on planning approval L/2008/1309/F (change of use from car showroom to restaurant/take away) to allow opening hours between 7.00 and 24.00 including Sundays. Mandrin Buffet 10 Dublin Road Enniskillen Approved 25/09/2019 L/2008/1309/F Change of use from car showroom to restaurant, with take away facilities with 6 Dublin Road, Enniskillen Approved 20/03/2009”
“Change of use from restaurant/takeaway to tile & bathroom showroom 10 Dublin Road, Enniskillen Under consideration…”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Approval was recommended because the proposal met the relevant policy tests and would not cause demonstrable harm.
“Strategic Policies For the reasons listed within the Report, the scale of the proposal is appropriate to the location and the proposal will further sustainable development and will not cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance.”
“For the reasons listed within the report the application for advertising consent meets the policy tests of the Plan Strategy and is recommended for approval. No conditions are necessary.”
Officer report
Appearance and safety
The signs were considered proportionate, compatible with the area, and positioned so they would not affect traffic flow or visibility.
“This is a town centre location with a number of other advertisements and directional signs in the wider area. The advertisements proposed are in proportion and size to the proposed building. The signs will not detract from the character and amenity of the area.”
“The signs are all located on the building and do not affect the through flow of traffic. They are away from the entrance and do not block any visibility into or out of the access and exits. Whilst they will be seen from the public road the proposed advertisements are do not prejudice road safety.”
Officer report
Public response
No representations were received, and advertisement consent applications did not require neighbour notification.
“There is no requirement to advertise or notify neighbours of an application for advertisement consent in the planning legislation.”
Officer report
The committee vote
A member proposed approval, another member seconded it, and the recommendation was unanimously agreed.
“As Members had no questions, they proceeded to decision making. A Member proposed the recommendation to approve advertising consent, and this was seconded by another Member.”
“RESOLVED: On the proposal of Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor McClaughry, and unanimously agreed, that the above application be approved advertising consent. (”
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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- Fermanagh And Omagh
- Date
- Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- Unanimous
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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