Dwelling and domestic garage at 70M North of 135A Five Mile Straight, Maghera

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“…and wire fencing along the laneway with relatively young trees also planted here. The surrounding area is a mix of agricultural lands and dwellings located throughout the immediate area. Views of the site from the public road are limited given how far it is set back from the road and the existing mature trees and hedges around the site.”

“Magherafelt Area Plan 2015 The 0.48 hectare area site is located in the rural countryside less than half a mile from the Glen settlement limits to the north as defined in the Magherafelt Area Plan 2015. Relevant Histories LA09/2022/0645/O - Dwelling and domestic garage - 70M North Of 135A Five Mile Straight Maghera – Permission Granted 23/02/2023 Representations No third party representation have been received to date.”

“Development in the countryside is controlled under the provisions of PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the countryside. Policy CTY 1 provides clarification on which types of development are acceptable in the countryside. Given this is an in-time renewal application, there is a principle for the development of a dwelling at this site.”

“There is no material change to the nature of the site and it is agreed that a well designed dwelling with a ridge height restriction of 6.5 metres would be appropriate for the context of the site and not be a prominent feature in the landscape. The site remains largely out of site from the main road and long established natural screening ensure the site will not rely on new landscaping for a dwelling to integrate.”

“Planning Policy Statement 3 – Access, Movement and Parking The proposal is an in-time renewal application and therefore the access associated with the development is as proposed in the original LA09/2022/0645/O approval. DfI Roads were consulted and have no objection to the proposal and refer to the original condition to be included with an approval. The proposal does not offend Policies AMP 2 and AMP 3 of PPS 3.”

“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/0940/O which had a recommendation for approval.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0940/O be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”

“…permitted, shall be begun by whichever is the later of the following dates:- i. the expiration of 5 years from the date of this permission; or ii. the expiration of 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved. Reason: As required by Section 62 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.”

“Reason: To ensure there is a satisfactory means of access in the interests of road safety and the convenience of road users. Condition 4 The proposed dwelling shall have a ridge height of less than 6.5 metres above finished floor levels. Reason: To ensure that the development satisfactorily integrates. Condition 5 The depth of underbuilding between finished floor level and existing ground level shall not exceed 0.45 metres at any point.”