Two-storey dwelling extension at 54 Blackrock Road, Cookstown
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 4 Nov 2025.
Earlier applications
Earlier permissions covered the dwelling site, a two-storey extension and alterations, and extensions and alterations to the dwelling.
“Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Relevant Site History I/2014/0402/O -Site for dwelling – Permission Granted LA09/2017/0817/F- Proposed two storey extension and alterations to dwelling rear and side incorporating granny flat – Permission Granted LA09/2024/0830/F - Extensions and alterations to dwelling – Permission Granted Representations…”
Officer report
Why approval was advised
The extension was considered sympathetic, subordinate to the dwelling, respectful of neighbours and landscape, and consistent with relevant planning policies.
“…and therefore a Design and Access Statement was not required. Having considered the scale, nature and design of the proposed extension and alterations to the dwelling, I am content that the proposal is sympathetic to the local nature of the AONB and respects the importance of the surrounding environmental characteristics. I am content this proposal satisfies all the criteria of Policy NH 6 of PPS 2.”
“Extensions and Alterations sets out four main criteria that must be met for planning approval to be granted. The first criteria states that the scale, massing and design of the proposal should be sympathetic to the existing property and not detract from the character or appearance of the surrounding area.”
Officer report
Responses and representations
One neighbour was notified, and no letters of support, objection or other third-party representations were received.
“Case Officer Report Site Location Plan This material is based upon Crown Copyright and is reproduced with the permission of Land & Property Services under delegated authority NIMA CS&LA581 from the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationary Office © Crown copyright and database rights.”
“Neighbour notification and press advertisement have been carried out in line with the Council’s statutory duty. In total one neighbour was notified, at the time of writing no third-party representations were received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Members considered the application with a recommendation for approval, then approved it following a proposal and seconder.
“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/0626/F which had a recommendation for approval.”
“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0626/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”
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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- Date
- Tuesday 4 November 2025
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
76 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
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