Two modular nursery units at 190 Ballygawley Rd, Dungannon

“LA09/2026/0477/F ACKN Development Management Officer Report Committee Application Summary Committee Meeting Date: 7 July 2026 Item Number: 5.18 Application ID: LA09/2026/0477/F Target Date: 24 August 2026 Proposal: Installation of 2 no. modular units, each measuring 12m x 9m, to provide accommodation for a total of 50 pre-school children. Location: 190 Ballygawley Rd Dungannon BT70 1TF”

“Characteristics of the Site and Area The application site is in the countryside and outside any settlement limits as defined in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area Plan 2010. The surrounding area is rural in character and the predominant land uses are agricultural fields, groups of farm buildings and single detached dwellings.”

“PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside CTY 1 – Development in the Countryside 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. As the proposal is a necessary community facility to serve the local rural population I consider CTY 1 is the relevant policy which applies in this instance.”

“The modular units will be located behind the existing buildings at the site and are characteristic of buildings used in an educational setting, so I have no concerns about the scale, massing and design of the buildings. In terms of sewage, it is stated the proposal will connect to Cabragh WWTW and NI Water were consulted as the statutory consultee.”

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“Section 6(4) requires that the determination of proposals must be in accordance with the LDP unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Representations Press advertisement and neighbour notification have been carried out in line with the Council's statutory duty. At the time of writing, no third-party objections were received.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2026/0477/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”

“[name withheld] stated that, as set out in the officer report, Council owns the property in question related to this application and it may be prudent for Members to declare an interest.”