Replacement dwelling at 364 Newry Road, Newry

“Characteristics of the Site and Area The application seeks to replace an existing two storey detached dwelling with the new dwelling proposed to the north west of the dwelling to be replaced. The proposed site is part of a larger agricultural field and as such has no existing northern, western or eastern site boundaries. Both the existing dwelling and dwelling to be replaced are accessed via an existing laneway from…”

“Description of Proposal Replacement dwelling.”

“Newry Road. The site is located outside any defined settlement limits and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”

“LA07/2022/1271/F- Farm dwelling approved in substitution to LA07/2018/1980/F, LA07/2017/01551/F and P/2010/0264.”

“LA07/2018/1980/F- Change of house type with associated landscaping and site works in substitution of that previously approved under application LA07/2017/0551/F. Permission granted.”

“The proposal is considered to Policy CTY3 in that it has not been shown that the proposed dwelling could not be sited within the existing curtilage with an extension facilitated and that the proposed site would not result in demonstrable landscape, heritage, access or amenity benefits.”

“Policies CTY 13 and CTY14 Policy CTY 13 states that planning permission will be granted for a building in the countryside where it can be visually integrated into the surrounding landscape and it is of an appropriate design. Policy CTY14 seeks to ensure new buildings will not cause a detrimental change to, or further erode the rural character of an area.”

“NIEA- o 23/01/25- NED acknowledges receipt of a Biodiversity Checklist and Bat Surveys carried out in 2022 and advises, due to the lapse in time clarification is sought from the Ecologist that no material changes has occurred since the original surveys took place o 27/02/25- NED acknowledges receipt of updated Biodiversity Checklist & a Bat Survey Report and refers the Planning Authority to the DAERA Standing Advice – NED – Single Dwellings, should any specific concerns be…”

“Summary of Issues: No objections or submissions from neighbours have been received and consultees have not raised concerns with the scheme.”

“Councillor Rice proposed that the application be overturned to an approval. He stated that he believed Policies CTY 1, 3 and 13 were satisfied and further advised that the proposed location had comparable landscaping and integration requirements to the Planning Department’s preferred location. He confirmed that, being familiar with the area, he considered the proposed development to reflect the established pattern of development. This was seconded by Councillor Hanna.”

“AGREED: On the proposal of Councillor Rice, seconded by Councillor Hanna, it was agreed to issue an approval in respect of planning application LA07/2024/0548/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.”