Agricultural yard extension at Lands at and immediately West of No. 101 Dungannon Road, Cookstown

“Summary of Consultee Responses: No further consultations were carried out. Characteristics of the Site and Area The site location for the proposed development is to the rear of 101 Dungannon Road Cookstown, which is in the rural countryside approximately 2 miles south and outside of the Cookstown settlement limit as defined in the Cookstown Area Plan 2010.”

“To the south of the site is another agricultural field which is outside of the applicant's ownership. Adjacent and west of the site is an agricultural building and a two- storey dwelling both of which can be seen from the yard area and are outside the applicant's ownership.”

“Deferred Consideration: The original assessment of the application found the proposal to be in conformity with CTY 12, 13 and CTY 14. However, it was considered that the proposal did not meet the prerequisite policy test set out in CTY 10 for an active and established farm business and therefore the proposal was recommended for a refusal.”

“Condition 2 Within 8 weeks of the date of this permission, the work shown on drawing 02 REV A (which was uploaded to the planning portal on 17th September 2024), to restore the land to the west of the site to an agricultural field and to remove the bund along the western boundary shall be completed. Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans. Signature(s):Colin McKeown Date: June 2026”

“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2024/0049/F which had a recommendation for approval.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2024/0049/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”