Sports floodlights at Land Approx 155M South of No 60 Church Street, Ballygawley

“LA09/2025/0744/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: May 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2025/0744/F Target Date: October 2025 Proposal: Removal of 10no. existing 9m high flood lighting columns and replacement with 6No. 18.3m high flood lighting columns including removal and replacement of 2no. ball catch nets and goal posts. Location: Land Approx 155M South of No 60 Church Street Ballygawley…”

“Representations: Letters of Support0 Letters Non Committal0 Letters of Objection0 Number of Support Petitions and signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and signatures Summary of Issues Characteristics of the Site and Area The site is located within the development limits of Ballygawley and is council owned land that currently holds playing fields, tennis courts, a playpark, pavilion building, and day care centre.”

“18.3m high flood lighting columns including removal and replacement of 2no. ball catch nets and goal posts. Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Planning History Ref: M/1976/0510 Proposals: PLAYING FIELDS AND AMENITY AREA Decision: PG Decision Date:”

“Ref: M/1978/0706 Proposals: PLAYING FIELDS Decision: PG Decision Date: Ref: M/1997/0661 Proposals: Change of use from All Weather Area to provide Tennis Courts, Fencing and Catch Nets Decision: PG Decision Date: Ref: M/1998/0020 Proposals: Erection of 10 No. Floodlights to Gaelic Pitch and 6 No.”

“Figure 2 – proposed lighting column and catch net elevations There should be no conflict with recognised natural conservation interests as a result of this proposal as the proposed works are to be located at an existing football field, and replace existing floodlights. I am content the proposal will have no impact on access or parking and no additional infrastructure is required.”

“Policy OS7 states that the Department will only permit the development of floodlighting associated with sports and outdoor recreational facilities where all the following criteria are met: (i) there is no unacceptable impact on the amenities of people living nearby; (ii) there is no adverse impact on the visual amenity or character of the locality; (iii) public safety is not prejudiced.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0744/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”