Modular garden room at 37 Redford Park, Dungannon

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 4 Nov 2025.

LA09/2025/0864/FApproved

What was proposed

The application sought permission to retain a modular domestic garden room behind the existing dwellings.

“…which is evident throughout this development. Planning History LA09/2024/0371/F - Retention of modular domestic garden room at the rear of existing dwelling - 37 Redford Park, Dungannon - 18.02.2025 - Refusal LA09/2023/0132/CA - Alleged unauthorised domestic building - To rear of No 37 Redford Park, Dungannon - ongoing Description of Proposal This application seeks full planning permission for the retention of modular domestic…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey terraced dwelling with a raised rear garden, close-board fencing and neighbouring homes on both sides.

“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.”

“The dwelling onsite is a two-storey dwelling within a terrace, which sits above the roadway and has a small, sloped garden area to the front. No 35 is attached to the western gable of this dwelling and extends beyond its rear elevation. The adjacent dwelling along the eastern gable is No 39 and their rear elevation runs flush with the dwelling on the application site.”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the structure permitted development because it met the relevant size, position, height and use requirements.

“…drainage, sewerage, access and road safety'. CTY 1 of PPS 21 – Development in the Countryside PPS 21 is the overarching document for assessing development proposals in the countryside. Policy CTY1 of PPS 21 lists development proposals that are considered to be acceptable forms of development in the countryside, including an extension to a dwelling house where this is in accordance with the Addendum to PPS 7.”

“Having considered the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, Officers are satisfied this proposal is considered as residential Permitted Development as it falls within the Schedule, Part 1, Class D of the Order as detailed below.”

Officer report

What neighbours said

One neighbour objected, citing a restriction of natural light and effects on a wildlife migration route.

“Representations This application was advertised in the local press and there were 3 neighbouring properties notified in line with Mid Ulster District Council’s statutory consultation duties, as part of the General Development Procedure Order (GDPO) 2015. An objection was received from the neighbouring property at No 39 Redford Park, listing their concerns as restriction of natural light and wildlife migration route.”

Officer report

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions set out in the officer recommendation.

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0864/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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At the meeting

Council
Mid Ulster
Date
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

This committee's year

76 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.

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