Two-storey house and garage at Approx. 20M South East of 29 Broagh Road, Knockcloghrim

“Description of Proposal This application is for a change of house type to what was previously approved under LA09/2019/1543/F. The previous approval of LA09/2019/1543/F was for a storey and a half property with dormer windows on the on the first floor. This proposal seeks approval to change the house to a two-storey dwelling with the front elevation orientated towards the Broagh Road.”

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“…defined within the Magherafelt Area Plan 2015. The plot is generally square in shape which slopes downward from the Broagh Road. The site is slightly narrower along the north-western boundary, here the boundary is defined by an agricultural gate and fencing.”

“…change is that this proposal features a two-storey dwelling with a ridge height that is 2.4 meters higher than the previous approval of LA09/2019/1543/F. This proposed dwelling will be set over 34 meters, from the Broagh Road with the site sloping downwards from the road with proposed hedging to be planted behind the visibility splays along this roadside boundary.”

“Figure 4: Previously Approved Site Layout (LA09/2019/1543/F) Policy CTY 14 – Rural Character, states that permission will be granted where the proposal does not cause any detrimental change to the rural character. As previously stated the dwelling will be located 34 meters from the public road with existing and proposed vegetation and a number of mature trees to the north of the site.”

“Following the receipt of this objection a consultation was issued to DfI Roads due to the road safety concerns raised by the objector. DfI Roads responded noting the representation received with no road safety concern raised whilst providing a suitable condition to be included in a decision notice.”

“Due to the proximity of this site to a third-party farm Environmental Health were consulted. Environmental Health provided comments with no conditions considered necessary and did not recommend that this application should be refused. They stated that it is difficult to be prescriptive in relation to the distance to be applied but the view of the Environmental Health Service is the recommended distance of separation is 75 meters.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0749/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”

“…the date of this permission. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. Condition 2 The vehicular access including visibility splays 2.4 x 45 meters and a 45-meter forward sight distance, shall be provided in accordance with Drawing 01 uploaded to the planning portal 11th July 2025 prior to the commencement of any other development hereby permitted.”

“Trees or shrubs dying, removed, or becoming seriously damaged within five years of being planted shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Mid Ulster District Council gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment, and maintenance of a high standard of landscape in the interests of visual amenity. Signature(s): Jane Muldoon Date: February 2026”