Agricultural all-purpose shed at 78M North West of 50 Coole Road, Coalisland

What was proposed

Full planning permission was sought for an agricultural all-purpose shed for animal welfare, storage of feed, vehicles and farming equipment.

“No representations received. Considered to be contrary to CTY 12 of PPS 21. Characteristics of the Site and Area The application site is located at lands approx 78m North West of 50 Coole Road, Coalisland. The red line of the site includes a portion of a larger agricultural field.”

“(a) The applicant notes on their P1 form that they are seeking permission to build an animal welfare building and storage facilities for animal dry food stuffs. They also require the building for safe storage of farm vehicles and farming implements. Within their current holding they have 18 cattle and 50 ewes. There does not appear to be any other suitable agricultural buildings at this site for the purposes aforementioned. (b) The proposed shed would measure approx.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for extending an approved site to relocate a proposed dwelling was withdrawn.

“Planning History LA09/2024/0108/O - Proposed extension of existing approved site (M/2007/1163) to enable the relocation of the proposed dwelling away from potential flood plain - Lands 130M North East of 48 Coole Road, Coalisland – APPLICATION WITHDRAWN Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations •Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan 2010 •Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) •PPS 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside •PPS 3: Access,…”

Officer report

Why officers recommended refusal

Officers considered the farm business was not active and established and that the shed was not beside existing agricultural buildings.

“As discussed previously in the report, it is not considered to be an active and established farm business. The design and materials are typical of an agricultural shed and are considered acceptable to its rural setting. The proposal is not sited beside any existing farm buildings. The applicants home address is located approx. 78m SE of the site (shown in green outline in figure 1).”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the refusal recommendation, and the agent addressed the committee in support of the application.

The committee’s decision

The committee deferred the application for an office meeting to consider the outstanding information and issues.

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2024/1025/F be deferred for an office meeting.”

Minutes