Single-storey dwelling at Lands approximately 20M North West of 10 Colliers Lane, Coalisland

“The site is located at Lands approximately 20M North West of 10 Colliers Lane. The site is located in the settlement limits of Coalisland as defined in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan 2010. The proposed application site is a small rectangular shaped plot with mature hedging and trees located to the western boundary. The eastern boundary is defined by an existing 0.6 metre wall which is located on the boundary with No.10 Colliers Lane.”

“This application was before the Planning Committee in June 2023 where it was recommended as a refusal. At that meeting the application was deferred for a meeting with the Service Director. A meeting took place on 27 July 2023 and it was advised to get together with interested parties and consider overall concept for the development of the land as it is inside the settlement limits.”

“Following the meeting a revised proposal was submitted, this provided details about the access and a concept to show how the other lands could be developed. Consultations were issued and neighbours notified.”

“Mine risk in the area Members are advised Policy MIN6 (Safety & Amenity) of A Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland does not normally permit development directly above or surrounding area where minerals have been extracted by underground methods due to public safety interests. GSNI were consulted, due to historical mining activity in the area.”

“Septic tank is to close to other properties EHD have been consulted with t he proposal and have advised the standard separation distance is 15m but this can be reduced to 7m from habitable rooms. It is reasonable to assume the 7 metres separation distance is from the owner of the septic tanks property, as they will be able to take action to rectify any problems with the septic tank.”

“Summary of Consultee Responses: DFI Roads – no objections subject to conditions for access NI Water – issues with network capacity, proposal is using septic tank EHD – septic tank to be 15 metres from habitable rooms GSNI – Mine Risk Assessment needed due to Lisnastrane Mine…”

“Agreed that application be deferred for submission of additional information earlier in meeting.”