32-home residential development at Lands North of Old Caufield Road Opposite and to The Northeast of Blessed Patrick O'Loughran Primary School, Opposite
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 5 May 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed 32 homes, including detached, semi-detached and apartment units, with open space, landscaping, access and associated works.
“LA09/2025/1025/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: May 2026 Item Number: Application ID: LA09/2025/1025/F Target Date: January 2026 Proposal: Residential development comprising of 32 No.”
“Description of Proposal This is a full application for residential development comprising of 32 No. units (14 detached, 12 semi and 6 apartments) open space, private amenity space, landscaping, access and ancillary site works at Lands North of Old Caufield Road, Opposite and to The Northeast of Blessed Patrick O'Loughran Primary School, Opposite and to The North of 140 Old Caufield Road, Castlecaufield.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site was a field within Castlecaufield’s settlement limit, with housing, agricultural land, farm buildings, hedges and trees nearby.
“Statutory ConsulteeDFI Roads - Enniskillen OfficeSee comments uploaded 31/03/2026 Representations: Letters of Support0 Letters Non Committal1 Letters of Objection1 Number of Support Petitions and signatures Number of Petitions of Objection and signatures Summary of Issues Characteristics of the Site and Area The application site is within the settlement limit of Castle Caufield as defined in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan…”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
The site already had permission for 24 dwellings, while a separate nearby site had permission for 30 dwellings.
“Over development 10. Residential Amenity 11. Strain on existing community facilities. Planning History Application Site LA09/2024/0444/DC - Discharge of conditions 8 & 9 of planning permission LA09/2022/0365/F - Lands North of Old Caulfield Road opposite and to The North East of Blessed Patrick O'Loughran Primary School opposite and to The North of 140 Old Caulfield Road, Castlecaulfield – conditions discharged 5 th September 2024.”
“Site directly across the road LA09/2022/0440/F - Proposed residential development consisting of 30 no. dwellings…”
Officer report
Why approval was advised
Approval was recommended because the proposal was considered policy-compliant and would not harm the built environment, natural environment or neighbouring amenity.
“I am satisfied that this development for a change of house types on lands with extant approval for housing will not negatively impact on the built or natural environment nor will it harm interests of acknowledged importance or cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity. The SPPS gives provision for Housing in Settlements subject to a number of policy provisions. It does not present any change in policy direction with regard to residential development in settlements.”
“This site proposes a mix of house types with detached, semi-detached and apartments. As shown in figure 8 above the apartments do not readily appear as apartment blocks and have the appearance of semi-detached and detached dwellings. I am content with the proposal meets policy HS 4 in PPS 12.”
Officer report
The committee decision
Councillor McElvogue proposed approval, Councillor Clarke seconded it, and the committee approved the application subject to conditions.
“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/1025/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 5 May 2026
- 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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- Tuesday 5 May 2026
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