Relocated dwelling and garage at 90M South West of 20 Mullaghbane Road, Dungannon

“Fig 1: Site outlined red. Fig 2: Site outlined red comprises a previously approved site (M/2002/1085/O and M/2006/1977/RM) and a proposed relocation site. The site in effect comprises two plots.”

“…on plot one, is also a relatively flat rectangular shaped plot. It is located immediately west of plot one and comprises the rear, most western corner, of a large field situated adjacent the Mullaghbane Road. Given plot two’s location, set back to the rear of the host field, it is to be accessed off the Mullaghbane Road via a new lane through the host field.”

“Relevant Planning History On Site • M/2002/1085/O - Erection of dwelling and domestic garage - Adjacent to 20 Mullaghbane Road Mullaghbane Dungannon - Refused 30 th December 2002 (Appealed - Appeal Upheld 27 th October 2003) • M/2006/1977/RM - Proposed dwelling and garage - Adjacent to 20 Mullaghbane Road Mullaghbane Dungannon - Granted 14 th March 2007 The site contains the foundations of the dwelling and garage approved (see Fig 2, further above under ‘Characteristics of the…”

“Having carried out my own investigation of LPS orthophotography and Google Streetview (see Figs 3 – 6, below) and consulted with Mid Ulster Council’s Building Control Department who confirmed site inspections of dwelling hardcore on the 13 th June 2008 and garage hardcore on the 16 th June 2008, I am reasonably satisfied pre-commencement conditions (access arrangements) under planning applications M/2002/1085/O and M/2006/1977/RM have been met and works in the course of the…”

“The agent respectfully suggested that the proposed location would be an improvement for the end user and not a significant greater visual impact. Whilst the justification above was taken into consideration it was not considered sufficient to permit the proposed relocation.”

“Whilst I recognise that the hedging offers biodiversity value relating not only to the specific plant species within the hedgerow but to their wider value for foraging, providing shelter, and corridors for movement of large numbers of species I am content the substantial new planting along the proposed lane and undefined curtilage of the site would mitigate the loss of existing vegetation and meet the requirements of Policy NH5 of Planning Policy Statement 2: Natural…”

“Taking account of the above the agent was advised that essentially Planning is being asked to assess this dwelling and garage relocation proposal against Policy CTY3 Replacement Dwellings and in this instance the proposal is considered contrary to Policy as the dwelling and garage would have a significantly greater visual impact at the new relocation site in comparison to the previously approved site.”

“LA09/2025/0161/F Relocation of dwelling and garage (approved M/2006/1977/RM) at 90m SW of 20 Mullaghbane Road, Dungannon for WM Group NI Ltd…”

“Agreed that application be deferred for an office meeting earlier in meeting.”