Two-storey dwelling and garage at Site between 142C and 142D Moneymore Road, Magherafelt
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 2 Dec 2025.
The site and surroundings
The site is in open countryside, slightly below the road, with established hedges and trees beside agricultural land and nearby homes.
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“…property at 142C Moneymore Road and is defined by established laurel hedging, the northeastern boundary is defined by a mix of mature hedgerows and established trees.”
Officer report
Earlier planning decisions
Outline permission for an infill dwelling was granted in 2023, following earlier permissions for dwellings and garages on the site.
“H/2003/0273/O – Site of two storey dwelling and garage – Permission Granted LA09/2023/0377/O – Site for infill dwelling - Permission Granted Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations • Strategic Planning Policy • Magherafelt Area Plan 2015 • MUDC Local Development Plan 2030 - Draft Plan Strategy • Planning Policy Statement 21 - Sustainable Development in the Countryside • Planning Policy Statement 3 - Access…”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the design, landscaping, access, drainage and natural heritage impacts acceptable and recommended approval subject to conditions.
“I am content that this proposal satisfies the criteria of PPS 3. Planning Policy Statement 2 - Natural Heritage PPS 2 sets out planning policies for the conservation, protection and enhancement of our natural heritage which is defined as the diversity of habitats, species, landscapes and earth science features. Policy NH 5 – Habitats, Species or Features of Natural Heritage Importance has been considered as part of the development proposal.”
“…can be achieved at all times from this land. Considering all the information I am content that the proposal is acceptable under PPS 2 and will not result in the loss of priority habitats, species or features of natural heritage importance. Other Material Considerations The site is not impacted by any Listed Buildings or Listed Structures.”
Officer report
Objection and revised planting
One neighbour objected that proposed trees could cause overshadowing, after which revised planting was submitted and no further objections were received.
“In total three neighbours were notified, with one objection received. The objectors concerns were in relation to the type of trees planted along the boundary of 142D which would lead to overshadowing on their property. The agent submitted a new landscaping scheme with the neighbours and objectors renotified, no further objections were received. Site History H/2002/0245/O – Site of dwelling - Permission Granted…”
“…maximum height of 15 meters, and Downy Birch trees maximum height 30 meters but with an average height of 15 to 25 meters. Following the submission of the revised scheme neighbours and objectors were renotified with no further objections received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Members considered the application, then approved it following a proposal and seconding, subject to the officer’s conditions.
“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/0823/RM which had a recommendation for approval.”
“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0823/RM be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 2 December 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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- Committee
- Mid Ulster Planning
- Council
- Mid Ulster
- Date
- Tuesday 2 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
105 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.
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