12 terraced houses at Lands adjacent to 1 Drapersfield Road, Cookstown

“LA09/2024/0431/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: December 2025 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2024/0431/F Target Date: July 2024 Proposal: Renewal of planning permission LA09/2015/0919/F (residential development.”

“…there has been no policy change in terms impact on residential amenity. Therefore, it was not considered necessary to reconsult Environmental Health. • As this is a significant scale of development in this small hamlet accessed by a single narrow roadway. It is essential that all planning applications are considered against modern policies and the existing context.”

“Therefore, in the absence of any change in planning policy since the date of the previous planning approval, which would justify a different decision, it is my opinion, that the current renewal application should be approved subject to the same conditions, albeit, with the additional condition relating to the need to submit a Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15 as suggested by DfI Rivers.”

“Rivers Agency were consulted in respect of PPS 15 and advised as follows: FLD3 – Development and Surface Water – The Drainage Assessment has demonstrated that the design and construction of a suitable drainage network is feasible.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2024/0431/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”

“Summary of Recommendation: As this is an in-time renewal of an extant planning approval it is recommended for approval subject to the same conditions as LA09/2015/0919/F with the addition of a condition relating to the need to agree a Drainage Assessment prior to the construction of the drainage network. Summary of Recommendation: Approve is recommended…”

“Reason: In the interests of the amenity to future occupants. Condition13 Prior to occupation, a mechanical ventilation system that meets the ventilation requirements of each room shall be installed in all bedrooms with windows orientated towards the South. The ventilation system shall permit passive and rapid ventilation. These shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the amenity to future occupants.”