Dwelling and garage at Approx 30M West of 70 Shore Road, Ballyronan, Magherafelt

“…residential property east of the proposed site and is within the applicant's control. The wider context exudes a distinct rural character comprising plains of an agricultural nature. Description of Proposal This is a full application for a proposed dwelling and garage following obtaining outline approval.”

“Shore Road Ballyronan Magherafelt - Permission Granted 28/04/2025 Representations No third party representation have been received to date. Mid Ulster District Council Draft Plan Strategy 2030 The Mid Ulster District Council Local Development Plan 2030 Draft Plan Strategy was launched on 22nd February 2019 and is now a material planning consideration in assessing all planning applications in the District.”

“Overall, the site contains no ecological features requiring mitigation for the application. No concerns are raised pertaining to designated sites and priority habitats. The same applies for protected and priority species. As provided in the report of the outline application, a condition shall be applied if approval is granted, requiring the retention of the existing natural screening along the north eastern and south eastern boundaries.”

“Policy CTY 1 provides clarification on which types of development are acceptable in the countryside. In this instance the application is for a dwelling on the farm and as a result the development must be considered under CTY 10 of PPS 21. The principle of development for a farm dwelling has been established in the previous approval (ref. LA09/2024/01434/O). This current full application is proposed on the same site and in substitution of the previous outline approval.”

“Summary of Recommendation: Approve is recommended Approval Conditions Condition 1 The commencement of the development hereby permitted shall be begun before the 27th April 2030, which is the expiration of planning approval LA09/2024/1434/O. Reason: As required by Section 61 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.”

“Reason: To ensure the development integrates into the surroundings and to ensure the maintenance of screening to the site. Condition 6 If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies within 3 years from the date of occupation of the building for its permitted use another tree or trees shall be planted at the same place and that/those tree(s) shall be of such size and species and shall be planted at such time as may be…”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0829/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”