Relocated replacement dwelling at Approx 110M NE of 29 Draperstown Road, Magherafelt
Summary of planning committee decision
Deferred by Mid Ulster Planning on 4 Nov 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed changing the house type and relocating a previously approved dwelling and domestic garage.
“LA09/2024/0962/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: November 2025 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2024/0962/F Target Date: December 2024 Proposal: Change of house type and relocation of previously approved dwelling and domestic garage Ref. LA09/2023/1163/F. Location: Approx 110M NE of 29 Draperstown Road Magherafelt…”
“Description of Proposal This is a Full application proposing a change of house type and relocation of previously approved dwelling and domestic garage Ref- LA09/2023/1163/F. Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Representations No neighbouring properties were notified as there are no properties abutting the site or within 90M.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site is in open countryside outside settlement limits, with an old dwelling, outbuilding, mature vegetation and agricultural fields nearby.
“…such, the proposal is considered contrary to Policy CTY 13 and CTY14. There are also serious concerns regarding the two submitted biodiversity checklists, which appear to contradict each other. This inconsistency raises questions about the integrity of the submission and suggests a potential attempt to avoid undertaking a bat survey, which is in this case is deemed required under relevant biodiversity assessment protocols.”
“The current site access is bordered by mature trees and hedgerows, with all site boundaries similarly vegetated, except for the eastern boundary. There are no neighbouring properties adjacent to the site, and the surrounding landscape mainly consists of agricultural fields, interspersed with scattered dwellings and farm buildings along the road.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
DFI Roads raised no objection subject to conditions, while the submitted biodiversity information was considered inconsistent and further ecological surveys were considered necessary.
“…distance, are required to provide a safe access for any dwelling at this location. The submission of a Biodiversity Checklist was requested as from a site visit on the 18.10.2024 it would appear that and evaluation by an ecologist would be applicable in this instance given the site area being over 0.50 hectares, the removal of hedgerow for provision of sight lines and given the initial proposal involved the demolition of the…”
“The amended Ecological Survey detailed similar to the original albeit it is stating the derelict buildings should be retained, as long as the above conditions are followed through on, no further surveys are required.”
Officer report
The committee’s action
The committee agreed that the application should be deferred for an earlier office meeting.
“LA09/2024/0962/F Change of house type and relocation of previously approved dwelling and garage (LA09/2023/1163/F) at approx 110m NE of 29 Draperstown Road, Magherafelt for Mr and [name withheld] and Elsedien McCormack…”
“Agreed that application be deferred for an office meeting earlier in meeting.”
Minutes
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 4 November 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Mid Ulster's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 4 November 2025
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- Deferred
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