Farm building at 191 Tullyvar Rd, Dungannon

What was proposed

The application sought permission to retain a replacement farm building already erected after two older sheds were removed.

“Description of Proposal The proposal seeks full planning permission for the retention of a replacement farm buildings. Both sheds have been demolished/removed from the site and the proposed farm shed has been erected, thus the application is for the retention of the farm shed now in-situ.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is an established farm holding in open countryside near Ballygawley, with a listed house, farm buildings, yards and access from Tullyvar Road.

“The application site is situated on the grounds of Lisbeg House, close to and south of (c. 260m) the new Ballygawley Roundabout, where the A4 Annaghilla Road meets the A5 Tullyvar Road. It is accessed off and existing entrance from the Tullyvar road, via a long laneway which rises to an existing farm holding at number 191 Tullyvar road.”

“The site is situated just below the town of Ballygawley and the access is just south of the large roundabout which allows access on to the busy A4 heading for Belfast. The site is quite elevated and as a large portion of trees have been removed from the site it can be viewed from both the Tullyvar road and the Annaghilla road. Lisbeg House is a Grade B Listed Building which dates back to c. 1860.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

DfI Roads had no concerns, DAERA confirmed an active established farm holding, and Historic Environment Division considered the proposal satisfactory with sympathetic materials and screening.

“CTY 12 of PPS21 states that Planning permission will be granted for development on an active and established agricultural or forestry holding where it is demonstrated that: (a)it is necessary for the efficient use of the agricultural holding or forestry enterprise; DAERA have been consulted and advise that the applicant is a Category 1 farmer whose business ID has been in existence for more than 6 years and is therefore on an active and established agricultural holding.”

“(d)it will not have an adverse impact on the natural or built heritage; Historic Environment Division (Historic buildings) has assessed the application and on the basis of the information provided is content that the proposal is satisfactory to SPPS and PPS6 archaeological policy requirements. This is due to the scale and nature of the proposed development.”

Officer report

Concerns raised

One representation objected to woodland removal and raised concerns about habitat, bats, birds, badgers and the lack of a felling licence.

“Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (NI) 2011 requires the Council, in dealing with an application, to have regard to the local development plan (LDP), so far as material to the application, and to any other material considerations.”

“-loss of habitat. -breeding and wintering bat and bird sites, badger setts. -no felling license from the forestry service. The removal of the woodland on the way into the site which can be clearly seen on the historical orthographical maps is regrettable.”

Officer report

Questions at the meeting

A councillor asked about the building’s use, its conditions and whether the case officer had visited the site.

Committee discussion

[name withheld] said the building was for storing the active farmer’s extensive machinery and confirmed that approval required agricultural use only.

“[name withheld] advised that the application is for the retention of an agricultural building, he stated that the applicant is an active and established farmer and that the applicant has advised that the building is for housing an extensive amount of farm machinery and that he has provided a list of that machinery which has been assessed. Mr…”

“Marrion stated that there is a condition attached to the approval that the building is to be used for agricultural purposes only.”

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