Barn conversion dwelling at Adjacent to No. 4 Edenmore Road, Mayobridge, Newry

“Barn conversion and single storey extension to form dwelling…”

“The application site consists of an existing agricultural barn, which sits gable on to the Edenmore Road, Mayobridge. The building is of stone construction with slate roof covering. The building sits slightly elevated above the road level and is positioned within an agricultural field. The site forms a roadside plot with frontage directly onto the Edenmore Road.”

“The site lies in a predominantly rural area with development comprising mainly of single dwellings and their associated outbuildings. The application site is outside any settlement limits as designated within the Banbridge/ Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015. Description of Proposal…”

“PLANNING HISTORY No planning history associated with the subject buildings.”

“Refusal Reasons for Refusal: The proposal is contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement and Policy CTY1 of Planning Policy Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not be located within a settlement.”

“The proposal is contrary to The SPPS and CTY4 – The conversion and Re-Use of Existing buildings of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the new extensions proposed are not sympathetic to the scale and of the existing building.”

“March 2024 Date of Press Advertisement: October 2023 EIA Determination: Consultations: DFI Roads – no objections, subject to conditions. (04/09/2024) NI Water – approve with standard conditions. (17/10/2025) NIEA – NED on the basis of the information provided, has no concerns subject to recommendations. (05/03/2024) Environmental Health – no objections subject to septic tank being positioned 7m away from dwelling and adjoining dwellings properties. (08/12/2025)”

“Letters of Support 0.0 Letters of Objection 0.0 Petitions 0.0 Signatures 0.0 Number of Petitions of Objection and signatures…”

“[name withheld] confirmed that local historical significance had been considered but advised that the wider environment did not demonstrate heritage importance. He noted that the building was not listed, there were no nearby monuments, and the structure appeared as a standard small barn in a field. While the local importance was acknowledged, the Planning Department concluded that the building was not a locally important structure.”

“Councillor D Murphy asked whether any consultation had been carried out with local residents, or whether the application had been considered only on the information submitted.”

“AGREED: On the proposal of Councillor Rice, seconded by Councillor Hanna, it was agreed to issue an approval in respect of planning application LA07/2023/3405/F contrary to officer recommendation as contained in the Case Officer Report.”

“It was also agreed that Planning Officers be delegated authority to impose any relevant conditions.”