Farm shed at Land Approx 85M West of 253 Camlough Road, Pomeroy
Summary of planning committee decision
Deferred by Mid Ulster Planning on 2 Sept 2025.
The site and surroundings
The site was in an upland countryside area linked to a dwelling by an ungated rough access road, with several other dwellings nearby.
“Land to the south rises upwards and is relatively unspoiled which adds to the rural; character of the area, and in addition to the quietly trafficked road this gives a degree of rural feel to the locality, despite the concentration of residential development, already mentioned. Description of Proposal The proposal is for a farm shed located on the piece of land linked to the dwelling via the access road. The shed is approx.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier applications included improvements and replacement dwellings, proposed dwellings with garages, and a two-storey dwelling with garage.
“ANNEX Date Valid18 February 2025 Date First Advertised 4 March 2025 Date Last Advertised4 March 2025 Details of Neighbour Notification (all addresses) The Owner / Occupier 251A Camlough Road Pomeroy Tyrone BT70 2ST Date of Last Neighbour Notification25 February 2025 Date of EIA Determination ES Requested<events screen> Planning History Ref: LA09/2025/0155/F Proposals: Farm shed for housing livestock and the storage of agricultural…”
“Decision: PG Decision Date: 18-DEC-06 Ref: I/2011/0030/F Proposals: Proposed dwelling & garage on a farm Decision: PG Decision Date: 12-MAY-11 Ref: I/2008/0583/F Proposals: Proposed replacement dwelling Decision: PR Decision Date: 07-OCT-10 Ref: I/2006/0105/O Proposals: Two storey dwelling with garage Decision: PG Decision Date: 18-DEC-06 Ref: I/2008/0710/RM Proposals: Proposed dwelling and garage Decision: PG Decision Date:…”
Officer report
The officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended refusal because the shed was outside the registered farm holding, unnecessary, harmful to residential amenity and not beside existing farm buildings.
“The proposed shed is not located on land which is within the registered farm holding • It has not been demonstrated that the shed is necessary for the efficient functioning of the farm: rather it has been stated that it is more desirable from the farmers perspective • The proposal will have a negative impact on the residential amenity of a third- party dwelling • It has not been demonstrated that any of the 5 existing sheds at the…”
“Reason 1 The propsal is contrary to policy CTY 12 of PPS 21 in that the proposed shed is not located on land which is within the registered farm holding and no evidence has been provided that it is being used for agricultural activity.”
Officer report
The farming need
The applicant had five existing sheds at the main farm complex, but no justification showed why they could not be used or adapted.
“They therefore have concerns that the occupants of the existing third party dwelling will likely experience loss of amenity due to noise, odour and pests from this proposed development. CTY 12 goes on to say that, where a new building is proposed, the applicant will need to submit sufficient information to confirm the following; • there are no suitable existing buildings on the holding or enterprise that can be used • the design and materials to be used are sympathetic to the…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Environmental Health raised amenity concerns, and NIEA requested further information on manure, drainage, storage and possible effects on a designated site.
“NIEA have stated that they require further information, in the form of: • An updated site plan showing the location of all livestock manure storage areas and how livestock manure generated within the shed is handled/stored and adequate collection facilities provided to comply with the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee agreed to defer the application for an earlier office meeting.
“LA09/2025/0155/F Farm shed for housing livestock and the storage of agricultural machinery at land approx. 85m W of 253 Camlough Road, Pomeroy for [name withheld]…”
“Agreed that application be deferred for an office meeting earlier in meeting.”
Minutes
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 2 September 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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- Mid Ulster
- Date
- Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended refusal
- Committee decided
- Deferred
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
22 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
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