Housing development at Site immediately West and adjacent to Dernagh Cottages, Coalisland
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Mid Ulster Planning on 7 Jul 2026.
What was proposed
Outline permission was sought for a housing development within the development limits of Dernagh/Clonoe.
“At present there is a single storey derelict dwelling located in the SE portion of the site. The remainder of the field is used for agricultural purposes and is relatively flat. The eastern boundary is shared with No’s 18 and 23 Dernagh Drive/Cottages, with a small part of plot No. 24 touching the site. There is also an electric substation located between plots 18 and 23 that abuts the site.”
“Planning Assessment of Policy and Other Material Considerations Policy Consideration Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan 2010- The site is located within the development limits of Dernagh/Clonoe on land with no zoning. Within the area plan it indicates that housing development will normally be permitted provided the scale, layout and detailed design of the development are compatible with the scale and character of the settlement.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
An earlier outline application for a proposed housing development next to Dernagh Cottages was granted in September 2020.
“PPS2 Nature Conservation Relevant planning history LA09/2020/0169/O - Proposed housing development. - Adjacent To Dernagh Cottages GRANTED 04.09.2020 Representations Neighbour notification and press advertisement has been carried out in line with the Council’s statutory duty. There were a total of 4 neighbours notified under this application. At the time of writing, one third- party representations have been received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
The proposal was made, seconded and resolved for approval subject to conditions in the officer report.
“Members considered previously circulated report on planning application LA09/2025/1219/O which had a recommendation for approval.”
“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/1219/O be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”
Minutes
The conditions
The permission includes requirements covering reserved matters, landscaping, ecology, drainage, levels, boundaries, access, sewage and road improvements.
“Approval of the details of the siting, design and external appearance of the buildings, the means of access thereto and the landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters"), shall be obtained from the Council, in writing, before any development is commenced. Reason: This is outline permission only and these matters have been reserved for the subsequent approval of the Council.”
“…the reserved matters application showing the access to be constructed and other requirements in accordance with the attached form RS1, including visibility splays of 2.4m by 55m in both directions onto the public road. The access as agreed at Reserved Matters stage shall be put in place prior to commencement of any development hereby approved and shall be permanently retained thereafter.”
Officer report
Sources
- Mid Ulster Planning minutes, 7 July 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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