DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT PLANNING (NI) ORDER 1991 Applications for Planning Permission presented to Banbridge Council Date of Council Meeting 18-Aug-08 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Location Proposal 1 Q/2003/1683/F Approval Messrs Conlon Brothers 173 Scarva Road, Banbridge, Co. Down Burn Brae (Phase 2, sites 38-54) Lands between Dromore Street and Laws Lane, Banbridge. Proposed Re-determination of Housing Estate and Road Layout. (development previously approved under file ref.Q/2002/0146/F) 2 Datura Enterprises Q/2005/0954/F Approval 47-53 Church Street, Dromore Site for 13 No dwelling units (7 No Townhouses and 6 Apartments) with associated car parking and landscaping. (Amended Proposal) Approval 27 Ardbrin Road, Katesbridge, Co. Down Demolition of vacant retail store and erection of dwelling 101 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED 3 Perfect Houses Q/2005/1215/F 1 Erskine Street, Newry, Co.Down, BT35 6JF 4 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr & Mrs Guy Q/2006/0540/F Refusal Location 100 metres south of 30 Scarva Road, Gilford Proposal Erection of dwelling and garage C/o Agent The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that there is a presumption against development throughout the countryside and it does not merit being considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why this development is essential and could not be located within a settlement. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that: The proposed dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. 5 Mr P Grant Q/2006/0632/O Refusal Site at Tierney Road, Lisnatiornoy Site for dwelling and detached garage 219 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1RN The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that there is a presumption against development throughout the countryside and it does not merit being considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why this development is essential and could not be located within a settlement. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that: The proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape; 6 Mr G Martin Q/2006/0670/O Refusal 54 Circular Road, Banbridge 52 Circular Road, Banbridge, Co.Down The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY5 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case as the dwelling which it is proposed to replace is an important element in the landscape and is capable of being made structurally sound and improved. Site for replacement dwelling & garage Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Location 7 Messrs Holywood Homes C/o Agent Q/2006/0671/LB Approval Mill building north of 42 Killysorrell Road, Killysorrell, Dromore Change of use from industrial building into 8 houses 8 Mc Bride Q/2006/0675/LB Approval 42 Killysorrell Road, Killysorrell, Dromore Change of use from stables and outbuildings to 3 self catering units C/O Agent Proposal 9 Holywood Homes Q/2006/0682/F Ltd C/O Consarc Conservation Approval Mill building north of 42 Killysorrell Road, Dromore Erection of 4 new dwellings to replace previously demolished large outbuilding and change of use from industrial buildings with adjoining outbuildings into 11 houses. 10 D Mc Cusker Q/2006/0703/F Approval Land fronting Lough Road Corbally Road approximately 120 meters south east of 34 Lough Road Katesbridge Banbridge BT32 5PW Erection of dwelling and garage 260m South East of 89 Castlevennon Road, Banbridge Erection of dwelling and garage 48 Lighthouse Road, Ballyward, Castlewellen Site for replacement dwelling with detached garage 26 Corbally Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, BT32 5PR 11 Mr J Thompson Q/2006/0720/RM Approval Kircassock House, Drumnabreeze Road, Maheralin 12 Mr J Martin Q/2006/0726/O Approval 18 Legananny Hall Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 8TL 13 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Location Mr J Mc Bride Q/2006/0735/F Approval 42 Killysorrell Road, Killysorrell, Dromore Change of use from stables and outbuildings to 3 No. self catering units and building of new stables for an equestrian centre and adjoining outbuildings for agricultural use. Refusal 140 metres west of 15 Ballymacanallen Road, Gilford, Banbridge Erection of dwelling C/O Consarc Conservation 14 Mr T Smith Q/2006/0786/F 4 Ballymacanallen Road, Gilford, Banbridge Proposal Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further details of ownership and an amended access are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 15 Mr S Wilson Q/2006/0816/O Refusal 41 Ballysallagh Road, Dromore, Co.Down 65 Diamond Road, Dromore (with access from Ballysallagh Road) Site for replacement farm dwelling The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY5 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case as the dwelling which it is proposed to replace is an important element in the landscape and is capable of being made structurally sound and improved. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH15 of the Department's Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the building to be replaced is a vernacular building of local architectural and historic interest and an important element in the landscape which is structurally sound and capable of conversion. 16 Mr A Hanlon Q/2006/0843/RM Approval 14 Ballynanny Road, Banbridge, Co. Down, BT32 4LQ Adjoining 2 & 2A Brague Road, fronting Rathfriland Road, Banbridge Erection of dwelling and garage 17 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Location Proposal Mr Mc Kay Q/2006/0894/RM Approval 330 metres north west of 66 Ribadoo Road, Leitrim Erection of dwelling and garage Refusal 25 Leapoges Road, Dromore Site for replacement dwelling and garage. 66 Ribadoo Road, Leitrim, Castlewellan 18 Mr P Tinsley Q/2006/0931/O 132 Backnamullagh Road, Dromore Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further access details are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 19 Q/2006/0946/O Approval Mr & Mrs V Bowman 18 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 4DS Lands at 26 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge Demolition of existing dwelling to provide site for 4 dwellings - renewal of Q/2003/0519/O 20 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr T Carswell Q/2006/1022/O Refusal 16 Castle Street, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6HG Location 16 Castle Street, Gilford (and land adjoining to the rear) Proposal Site for housing development, including demolition of existing bungalow The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over-development of the site, as it is too narrow for it to be satisfactorily developed in isolation. The proposal is contrary to Policy QD1 of the Department's Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments in that it has not been demonstrated through the submitted Concept Layout Plan that the development would create a quality and sustainable residential environment. The proposed development fails to meet the requirements of QD1 in that it has not been shown that the development respects the surrounding context or character in terms of layout and would if permitted, result in unsatisfactory piecemeal development and a failure to achieve the proper planning of the area. The proposed development would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since it would not be possible within the application site to provide adequate sight lines where the proposed access joins Castle Street. 21 Q/2006/1036/DCA Messrs Datura Enterprises Ltd 143 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FH 22 Mr G Smith Q/2007/0010/F Approval No. 47 - 53 inclusive Church Street, Dromore Demolition of existing buildings (Demolition to facilitate current planning application Q/2005/0954) Refusal 197 Dundrum Road, Dromara Re-instatement of former dwelling with extension and improvement works 17 Loughmoney Road, Downpatrick Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further access details are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 23 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr & Mrs Spice Q/2007/0029/RM Approval Site at the junction of Tullinisky Road and Cow Lane Dromara Erection of dwelling Approval 48 Tullindoney Road, Dromore Erection of replacement dwelling in substitution of previous approval Ref: Q/2005/1101/O 76 Aghaderg Road, Loughbrickland, Banbridge Erection of two storey dwelling and garage to replace existing two-storey dwelling Adjacent and south of 9 Gransha Road South. Dromara, Dromore Erection of farm workers dwelling and garage 31 Primrose Way, Dromore, BY25 1TL 24 Mr A Scott Q/2007/0049/F Location 42 Tullindoney Road, Dromore, BT25 1ES 25 Q/2007/0062/F Approval Mr & Mrs D Kearney 42 Lisnaree Road, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 4JS 26 Mr R Mc Ilroy Q/2007/0124/F Refusal 11 Gransha Road South, Dromara, BT25 2EP The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1and CTY2 of Draft PPS 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case as the stated need for this farmworkers dwelling does not justify a relaxation of the strict planning controls in the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY2 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case, in that it has not been demonstrated that the proposed dwelling is essential to meet the needs of the farm. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape. Proposal 27 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Messrs F & R Jelly Q/2007/0232/RM Approval Location Proposal 12 Monteith Road, Annaclone Erection of replacement dwelling & garage Site at junction of Prospect Road & Moneyslane Road, Ballyward Erection of single storey dwelling with integral garage for domestic use 10 Tullymore Road, Ballymacaratty Beg Partial demolition and alteration of existing outbuilding-barn to provide self-catering accommodation for visitors, office, tackroom and utility space for owner. C/o Agent 28 Q/2007/0296/RM Approval Messrs Mac Developments 32 Templeburn Road, Raffrey, Crossgar, Downpatrick, BT30 9NG 29 Ms H Mills Q/2007/0308/F Refusal 10 Tullmore Road, Ballymacaratty Beg, Newry, BT35 6QP Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further details of an accurate site layout are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. Council to Note: Additional information has been requested and not been supplied. 30 Q/2007/0351/RM Propects Home Developments Ltd 261 Dublin Road, Newry, BT35 8LR 31 S & T Partnership Q/2007/0392/F 20 Crobane Road, Newry, BT34 2LG Approval 60 Metres South of 5 Whitegate Road, Tirkelly, Rathfriland Erection of a one storey dwelling. (Amended access) Approval 38 Carrick Road, Meenan, Banbridge Retention of dwelling with amended siting, in substitution of the siting approved under application Q/2004/1245/F and erection of garage 32 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr J Loy Q/2007/0396/RM Approval 13 Tanvally Road, Annaclone, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 5AT 33 Mr & Mrs S Mark Q/2007/0426/F Refusal Location Proposal Approximately 100 Metres East of 68 Ardbrin Road, Annaclone Erection of dwelling with attached garage 45 Ballyroney Road, Rathfriland Regularisation of modifications of planning approval Ref: Q/2005/0211/F (retention of dwelling) 45 Ballyroney Road, Rathfriland, BT32 5EX The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape; the site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape; the dwelling relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration; the design of the proposed dwelling is inappropriate for the site and its locality and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. Applicant Address 34 Application Ref Perry Mckee Homes Q/2007/0457/F DOE Opinion Refusal Location 15 metres east of 37 Oakdale, Banbridge 87 Aughnacloy Road, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 5QG Proposal Erection of one-and-a-half-storey detached dwelling with single garage The proposal is contrary to the Department's Quality Initiative in that the development would, if permitted, be unacceptable by reason of its design. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is suitable only for the erection of a small bungalow unit by reason of its size. The proposed development would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of residents in No 70 & 71 Bramblewood Drive by reason of overlooking and consequent lack of privacy. The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general character of existing development in this area, by reason of scale and massing. Council to Note: Proposal is out of keeping with surrounding dwellings and lacks amenity space. 35 Father F Lyons Q/2007/0459/F Approval Parochial House adjacent to 48 Ballydrumman Road, Leitrim Change of use from derelict parochial hall to dwelling with external alterations and extension Q/2007/0507/F Refusal 10 Tullyear Avenue, Banbridge Proposed demolition of dwelling and erection of 2 no. town houses and 4 no. Apartments. c/o Agent 36 V Cunningham 9 Ballysallagh Road, Dromore The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site since it comprises an excessive number of residential units, out of keeping with the character of neighbouring development which consists mainly of detached houses within large curtilages. The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general appearance and character of existing development in this cul-de-sac, by reason of external finishes and massing. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too restricted to permit the erection of 6 dwelling units of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space. Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion 37 Messrs Wilson Conservation Homes C/o Agents Q/2007/0543/F Approval 220 metres North West of 11 Ballybrick Road, Katesbridge Erection of dwelling and garage with store in substitution of outline permission Q/2005/0773/O 38 Messrs S & A Developments c/o Agent Q/2007/0550/F Approval 3-4 New Cottages, Wallace Park, Drumbroneth Erection of 11 No apartments, comprising 1 No two-and-a-half-storey block and 1 No threestorey block with communal carparking, open space and associated siteworks (including demolition of existing semi-detached dwellings and garages) - Amended Proposal 39 Mr T Greer Q/2007/0608/F Refusal To the rear of 46 Main Street, Scarva (accessed between 70 and 78 Main Street) Erection of 2 No. dwellings 46 Main Street, Scarva Location The proposed development would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of residents in 46 Main Street by reason of overlooking and consequent lack of privacy. The proposal is contrary to Policy BH2 of the Department's Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage in that the development would, if permitted, adversely affect an archaeological monument of local importance DOW 33:55; DHP 45 by reason of destruction and no material considerations of sufficient weight have been demonstrated to justify the proposed development. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too restricted to permit the erection of 2 dwellings of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space. The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general character of existing development in this area, and would have a negative impact by reason of prominence. Proposal Applicant Address 40 Application Ref Father C Wright P.P Q/2007/0610/F DOE Opinion Messrs Selb Q/2007/0613/LB Proposal Approval St.Patrick's Church, Scarva Street & No.25 Scarva Street, Loughbrickland, Co.Down Demolition of existing parochial house (No.25 Scarva St.), alterations and refurbishment of St. Patrick's Church and construction of new parish centre Approval Banbridge Academy, Lurgan Road, Banbridge Internal refurbishment of Edenderry House Approval Banbridge Academy, Lurgan Road, Banbridge Erection of dining hall / gym building and extension to school (including refurbishment of listed building) Approval St Patricks Church and 25 Scarva Street, Loughbrickland Demolition of Ex Parochial House, (No. 25 Scarva Street) alterations and refurbishment of St Patricks and construction of new parish centre Loughbrickland Creamery, Grovehill Road, Loughbrickland (Approx. 45-metres northwest of No 32 Grovehill Road) Change of use from vacant creamery to twostorey dwelling (including alterations and demolition of outbuildings) Adjacent and West of 45 Chinauley Park, Banbridge BT32 4JL Erection of dwelling and garage 10 Oaklands, Loughbrickland, BT32 3WN 41 Location 3 Charlemont Place, Armagh, BT61 9AY 42 Messrs Selb Q/2007/0615/F 3 Charlemont Place, Armagh, BT61 9AX 43 Father Wright P.P Q/2007/0628/LB 10 Oaklands,, Loughbrickland, BT32 3WN 44 Mr N Mcknight Q/2007/0631/F Approval 29 Loughend Road, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, BT32 3NP 45 J Burns Q/2007/0636/F Approval 20 Carnew Road,, Katesbridge,, Banbridge 46 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr Henning Q/2007/0670/F Refusal Location Building on 23 Castle Street, Rathfriland, Proposal BT34 5QR C/O Agent Removal of existing stone sheds and erection of two semi detached town houses with parking underneath The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general character of existing development in this street, by reason of height. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is suitable only for the erection of a single dwelling unit by reason of its size. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too small to permit the erection of two dwellings of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space. Council to Note: Site cannot accomodate two large townhouses, as it lacks amenity space and is out of keeping with adjacent dwellings. 47 Mr J Dunne Q/2007/0762/F Refusal Adjacent to 24 Mount Pleasant, Banbridge Erection of two-storey semi-detached dwelling 30 Kernan Road, Gilford The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too restricted in depth to permit the erection of one dwelling of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space. Council to Note: Not enough space for a dwelling and adequate garden. 48 P Mckeown Q/2007/0767/F Refusal Adjacent to 12 Beechlands, Banbridge Erection of dwelling 12 Beechlands, Banbridge, BT32 3RJ The proposed development would, if permitted, be out of keeping with the general appearance of existing development in this cul-de-sac, by reason of height and design. 49 Q/2007/0823/F Approval Meadow Developments 2 Begny Hill Road, Dromara, Dromore, BT25 2AT Adjacent and south west of 49 Corbally Road, Katesbridge Erection of dwelling and garage (change of house type) 50 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion C Murphy Q/2007/0842/O Refusal Location 100 Metres North East of 31 Point Road, Lawrencetown Proposal Site for dwelling and garage c/o Agent The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that there is a presumption against development throughout the countryside and it does not merit being considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why this development is essential and could not be located within a settlement. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed site is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape and the access would appear incongruous in the landscape and therefore the proposal would not integrate into this area of the countryside. 51 Mrs C Harris Q/2007/0854/F 155 Aghorey Road, Portadown Refusal Adjacent and north of 16 Mullabrack Road, Drumaran, Gilford The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape; the site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape; the dwelling relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. The proposed development would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since it proposes to use an existing access at which visibility has not been provided to an adequate standard. Retention of dwelling and integral garage 52 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr K Wilson Q/2007/0862/O Refusal Location 4 Bridgeways, Dromore Road, Banbridge Proposal Site for one-and-a-half-storey dwelling 4 Bridgeways, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 4ED Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that a 1:500 block plan / concept plan is required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 53 P Monaghan Q/2007/0884/F Refusal 193 Banbridge Road, Lawrencetown 53 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY Construction of 1 shop and 14 residential units (consisting of 3 No. 3 storey townhouses, 8 No. 2 storey terraced houses and 3 No. apartments) The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too small to permit the erection of 14 units of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space. 54 G Chambers Q/2007/0887/F Refusal Land adjacent 54 Jubilee Heights, Dromore C/O Agent Erection of 2 storey detatched Dwelling with associated siteworks and landscaping. The proposed development is unacceptable in that it would, if permitted, result in over development of the site, which is too restricted in depth to permit the erection of a dwelling of reasonable design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space for both the proposed dwelling and also the existing dwelling number 54 Jubilee Heights. 55 Mr & Mrs White Q/2007/0893/F Refusal 1 Moorefield Road, Dromore 1 Moorefield Road,, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 1HU Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further access details are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. Construction of stable block 56 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion S&Z Developments Ltd c/o Agent Q/2007/0898/F Refusal Location 27 Fort Street, Banbridge Proposal Erection of apartment development consisting of 6 No. apartments with associated siteworks Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further details of an amended site layout are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 57 Mr & Mrs R Mackey Q/2008/0005/F Refusal 164 Banbridge Road, Dromore c/o 4 Mackeys Lane, Dromore, BT25 1NQ Erection of replacement dwelling & garage (in substitution for Outline Approval Q/2004/1006/O) The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY5 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case in that the proposed replacement dwelling would have a visual impact significantly greater than the existing dwelling and the overall size of the new dwelling does not allow it to integrate into the surrounding landscape and its design is inappropriate to its rural setting and has no regard to local distinctiveness and vernacular styles. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the design of the proposed dwelling is inappropriate for the site and its locality and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. 58 Mr G Poots Q/2008/0038/F Approval 18 Upper Quilly Road, Dromore, Co Down, BT25 1NP Villawood Road (approximately 200 metres North of Junction with Upper Quilly Road) Dromore, Erection of dwelling & garage. 59 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr S Magowan Q/2008/0046/F Refusal Location Adjacent to 31 Sentry Box Road, Annaclone, Banbridge Proposal Erection of dwelling and garage C/O Agent The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that there is a presumption against development throughout the countryside and it does not merit being considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why this development is essential and could not be located within a settlement. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape, the proposed dwelling relies primarily on new landscaping for integration and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. 60 Q/2008/0052/F Refusal Dale Homes Lenaderg Ltd 15 Scarva Road, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6BG Brookdale, Peggy's Loaning Banbridge Erection of 2 No semi detached dwellings and 4 No detached dwellings The proposed development would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of residents in 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 and 35 Brookdale by reason of overlooking and consequent lack of privacy and loss of private amenity space. 61 Mulgrew Properties Q/2008/0067/F Approval Opposite 89-101 Gallows Street and to rear of 27 Sunmount Park, Dromore Erection of 4 No apartments Approval 29 Bishop's Well Road, Dromore Change of use from agricultural building to selfcatering cottage with single storey extension c/o Agent 62 Mr & Mrs Fairley Q/2008/0106/F 29 Bishop's Well Road, Dromore, BT25 1ST 63 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr P D Dillon Q/2008/0133/F Approval Land 480 metres north of 28 Glenloughan Road, Scarva Change of house type design from previous approval ref. Q/2006/1120/RM to include single storey extension, to link dwelling to garage, comprising utility room, mud room and office. Q/2008/0189/F Approval 20 Newry Street, Rathfriland Erection of replacement dwelling Q/2008/0199/DCA Consent 25 Scarva Street, Loughbrickland. Demolition of existing Parochial House within an ATC. (Linked to Ref: Q/2007/0610). Approval Fernhill Nurseries, 30 Ballybrick Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge Retention of 4 No. polytunnels for horticultural use, with associated earthworks and landscaping Adjacent and North of 52 Ardtanagh Road, Dromara Erection of dwelling (2 storey) and garage (change of house type) C/O The Agent 64 Mr Wallace Location Proposal c/o Agent 65 Father Wright 10 Oaklands, Loughbrickland, BT32 3WN 66 Mr S Gordon Q/2008/0201/F Fernhill Nurseries, 30 Ballybrick Road, Katesbridge, BT32 5QR 67 Mr & Mrs T Megarry Q/2008/0204/F Refusal C/O Agent The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape and the proposed site is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 68 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr E O'Prey Q/2008/0205/F Refusal Location To rear of 93 Bann Road, Castlewellan c/o Agent Proposal Upgrade of existing agricultural buildings and extension to existing agricultural barn The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY8 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the applicant has not demonstrated that the building is necessary for the efficient use of the agricultural holding, its character and scale are not appropriate for agricultural use, it does not visually integrate into the local landscape and it will result in detrimental impact on the amenity of the adjacent residential dwelling outside the holding. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the building would, if permitted result in a buildup of development when viewed with existing and approved buildings and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. The proposed development would, if permitted, harm the living conditions of residents in 93 Bann Road by reason of overlooking and consequent lack of privacy. 69 O' Rourke Q/2008/0213/F Refusal 15 Tullyorior Road, Banbridge 15 Tullyorior Road, Banbridge The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the ancillary works do not integrate with their surroundings and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. New vehicular entrance to dwelling Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion 70 Q/2008/0215/F Approval Clear Channel Northern Ireland Limited Unit 2 Ashbank, Channel Commercial Park, Queens Park, Belfast, BT3 9DT 71 Mrs S Mark Location Lurgan Road, (28 Metres North West of Kiln Lane) Banbridge Erection of bus shelter on public footpath Q/2008/0220/F Approval Adjacent and South of 8 Tierkelly Hill Road, Ballyroney Removal of existing shed and conversion of stone barns into two dwelling Q/2008/0223/F Approval Cottage Catering Ltd, 2 Quillyburn Business Park, Dromore Extension to existing factory, providing a packaging area, product and chill stores, packaging store, staff room, toilets and general store C/O Agent 72 Mr H Arnold Killaney House, 19 Carryduff Road, Lisburn, BT27 6TZ 73 Mr P Currie Proposal Q/2008/0227/F Approval 91 Milebush Road, Dromore Erection of replacement dwelling Q/2008/0228/F Refusal Adjacent to and West of 16 Rosevale Road, Banbridge Access to serve dwelling on approved site c/o Agent 74 Mr J Mc Grath 28 Rosevale Road, Banbridge The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that: the proposed access is a prominent feature in the landscape these ancillary works do not integrate with their surroundings and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. 75 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Ms S Mathers Q/2008/0238/F Approval Location 24 Ballydown Road, Banbridge Change of use from disused school house to dwelling, with addition of single storey rear extension Approximately 100 Metres South of 11 Sentry Box Road, Annaclone Erection of dwelling and detached garage Adjacent and South East of St Theresa's Primary School, Circular Road, Corbet Erection of dwelling and garage (change of house type and siting in substitution to that approved under reference Q/2006/0445/RM) 9 Exeter Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, TA21 9DH 76 C & J Builders Ltd Q/2008/0241/RM Approval 6C Ballyvalley Road, Mayobridge, Newry, BT34 2RT 77 Mr & Mrs G Wallace Q/2008/0243/F Refusal 8 Aughnacloy Road, Corbet, Banbridge, BT32 3RU Proposal Having notified the applicant under Article 7 (4) of the Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 that further details are required to allow the Department to determine the application, and having not received sufficient information, the Department refuses this application as it is the opinion of the Department that this information is material to the determination of this application. 78 Mr M Cully Q/2008/0246/F Approval 15 Ballynamagna Road, Ballinaskeagh, Rathfriland, BT34 5PB 15 Ballynamagna Road, Ballinaskeagh Alterations and extension to dwelling 79 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr & Mrs G Elliott Q/2008/0253/F Refusal Location 53 Brokenbridge Road, Banbridge 53 Brokenbridge Road, Banbridge, BT32 4DX Proposal Erection of replacement dwelling - change of house type to include sunroom, utility, mudroom, wc,store, playroom and garage The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape and relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. Council to Note: This site cannot integrate a dwelling of this size. Although the orignal application for a replacment, this application greatly increases the footprint of the dwelling. 80 Mr S Loughlin Q/2008/0257/F Refusal To the rear of No. 21 Church Road, Annaclone C/O Agent Erection of vernacular style dwelling and detached garage in place of outline approval Q/2004/1173/O The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed dwelling is a prominent feature in the landscape, the proposed site is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape, the proposed dwelling relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration, and the design of the proposed dwelling is inappropriate for the site and its locality and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the dwelling would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 81 Q/2008/0261/RM Approval Mr & Mrs Wm Skelly 36 Closkelt Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9QF Adjacent to and North West of 36 Closkelt Road, Ballyward Erection of dwelling and garage 82 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Miss G Rankin Q/2008/0275/F Refusal 50 Grove Road, Dromara, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 2EZ Location Approximately 20m North of 48 Grove Road, Dromara, Dromore. Proposal Erection of replacement dwelling. The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY5 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case in that the proposed replacement dwelling would have a visual impact significantly greater than the existing dwelling. In addition to this the proposed replacement dwelling is not sited within the established curtilage of the existing dwelling and it has not been demonstrated that the alternative position nearby would result in clear landscape, heritage, access or amenity benefits. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed site lacks long established natural boundaries and is unable to provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the landscape. In addition to this the proposed dwelling relies primarily on the use of new landscaping for integration and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY11 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that dwelling would, if permitted, be unduly prominent in the landscape and would therefore result in a detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 83 Q/2008/0277/F Approval Armagh Down Creameries Ltd 30 Rathfriland Road, Banbridge, BT32 4LU 84 Mr M Shields Q/2008/0278/F Approval 33 Dolly's Brae, Magheramayo, Castlewellan, BT31 9AZ 30 Rathfriland Road, Banbridge. Single storey building for storing powdered milk and associated covered link to existing store. 33 Dolly's Brae, Magheramayo, Ballyward. Erection of replacement dwelling. 85 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr J Laverty Q/2008/0288/RM Approval 56 Darragh Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, BT30 9NP 86 Fortescue Dev. Ltd Q/2008/0289/F Mr J Porter Q/2008/0291/RM No 370 Rathfriland Road, Dromara, Dromore, County Down. Proposal Erection of replacement dwelling and garage. Approval Closkelt Road, Ballyward (100m East of Split Bog Road) Erection of dwelling and garage: change of house type to include roof space conversion Approval No 26 Shanrod Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge. Erection of replacement dwelling and garage. Approx. 190 Metres South of 63 Moneynabane Road, Dromara. Erection of farm workers dwelling. Iveagh House, Private Nursing Home, 62 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge Retention of two port-a- cabin type temporary buildings alongside existing private nursing home for storage purposes Adjacent to 77 Old Mill Road, Banbridge Retention of domestic garage block and stores for wood pellet burner and associated storage hopper C/O Agent 87 Location Shanrod House, 21 Shanrod Road, Katesbridge, Bandridge, BT32 5PG 88 Mr G Murphy Q/2008/0295/F Approval 63 Moneynabane Road, Dromara, BT25 2UJ 89 Q/2008/0299/F Approval Harold Mitchell Group Ashwood House, 588 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NF 90 Mr S Lyness Q/2008/0302/F 13 Kilcorig Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RP Approval 91 Applicant Address Application Ref DOE Opinion Mr M Allison Q/2008/0303/F Approval Location Proposal 35 Kensington Avenue, Banbridge Erection of extension to dwelling and garage Lisnagade Road, approximately 80 metres north of juntion with Ballygowan Road, Banbridge Retention of existing agricultural barn 35 Kensington Avenue, Banbridge, BT32 4JH 92 Mr S Cromie Q/2008/0306/F Refusal C/O Agent The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that there is a presumption against development throughout the countryside and it does not merit being considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why this development is essential. The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY8 of Draft PPS 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case as there is no stated agricultural need for this building and it does not justify a relaxation of the strict planning controls in the countryside. The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY8 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement and does not merit being considered as an exceptional case in that it has not been demonstrated that the property was last lawfully used as an agricultural building and the use was clearly abandoned prior to the unauthorised reinstatement works. The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY8 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the applicant has not demonstrated that the building is necessary for the efficient use of the agricultural holding and that existing buildings cannot be used. 93 Q/2008/0312/F Approval Mr & Mrs W Hesbrook 163 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge, Co. Down., BT32 4HW 163 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge. Erection of replacement dwelling. Applicant Address 94 Application Ref Fortescue Dev. Ltd Q/2008/0316/F DOE Opinion Ms P Edwards Q/2008/0318/O Proposal Approval Kilmacrew Road, Banbridge (330 Metres North East of entrance to No.70) Erection of dwelling and garage: change of house type to include roof space conversion Approval 9 Rockmore, Ballynally, Banbridge. Erection of new detached dwelling. Approval 5 Meenan Road, Loughbrickland. Erection of replacement dwelling and garage. Approval Approx 330 Metres East of no.33 Glaskerbeg Road, Ballinaskeagh Proposed site for dwelling and garage C/o Agent 95 Location 9 Rockmore, Ballynally, Banbridge, BT32 4QP 96 Mr M Ingram Q/2008/0319/F 9 Meenan Road, Loughbrickland 97 Miss K Strain Q/2008/0322/RM 33 Glaskerbeg Road, Ballinaskeagh, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, BT32 5BY 98 C/O Agent Q/2008/0324/F Approval 62 Gowdystown Road, Dromore Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling Q/2008/0335/F Approval 1A Tanvally Road,Katesbridge Retention of changes to siting and design of dwelling and garage and landscaping of site as approved under planning application Q/2005/0475/F C/O Agent 99 Mr J Gibson 1A Tanvally Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, BT32 5LN Applicant Address 100 Mr E Mccartan Application Ref DOE Opinion Q/2008/0336/F Refusal 34 Drumaran Road, Gilford, BT63 6DB Location To rear of Drumhorc Road and opposite 34 Drumaran Road, Gilford Proposal Erection of proposed agricultural cattle shed and underground slurry tank, extension to silage pit (retrospective application) The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY8 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the applicant has not demonstrated that the building is necessary for the efficient use of the agricultural holding and that existing buildings cannot be used, its character and scale is not appropriate to its location, it does not visually integrate into the local landscape. Council to Note: The scale of this building is overbearing in relation to the adjacent bungalow. 101 Mr W Mayne Q/2008/0344/F Approval 250 Metres West of 19 Ballynanny Road, Banbridge Variation of approval Q/2004/1554/O (condition 07) to provide for amended siting. Approval 172 Dundrum Road, Dromara Erection of 2 storey detached garage Approval 49 Carrigagh Road, Dromara Erection of replacement dwelling Approval 300 metres North North East 20 Hillhead Road, Banbridge Erection of 11 kv overhead line. 71 Ballynafoy Road, Banbridge 102 Mr P Mcallister Q/2008/0346/F 172 Dundrum Road, Dromara, BT25 2JX 103 Mr T Fee Q/2008/0354/RM 14 Brompton Court, Dromara 104 Ms P Mckenna Q/2008/0357/F Northern Ireland Electricity, Carn Industrial Estate, Portadown, BT63 5QJ Applicant Address 105 Ms G Derby Application Ref DOE Opinion Location Proposal Q/2008/0358/F Approval 64 Edenderry Park, Banbridge Erection of single storey rear extension. Approval 3 Rugby Avenue, Ballyvally, Banbridge. Erection of one storey extension to side to form bedroom, and to rear to form kitchen and sunroom. 21 Knollwood, Kilpike, Seapatick Erection of extension to side of dwelling, to form garage and utility room and convert existing garage into playroom 10 Lissize Park, Rathfriland, newry. Erection of single storey sun lounge to side of dwelling 400m North West of 19 Fruitvalley Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan Erection of 11 kv overhead line on wood poles 19 Hampton Rise, Dromore Erection of detached garage. 64 Edenderry Park, Banbridge 106 Mr G Armstrong Q/2008/0360/F 3 Rugby Avenue, Balltvally, Banbridge, BT32 3NA Q/2008/0361/F Approval Patterson 21 Knollwood, Kilpike, Seapatrick, Banbridge, BT32 4PE 107 Mr & Mrs J 108 Miss J Walsh Q/2008/0369/F Approval C/O Agent Q/2008/0371/F Approval Electricity Carn Industrial Estate, Portadown, BT63 5QJ 109 Northern Ireland 110 Mr S Kirkpatrick Q/2008/0373/F Approval 19 Hampton Rise, Dromore, County Down, BT25 1LX Applicant Address 111 Ms L Young Application Ref DOE Opinion Location Proposal Q/2008/0376/F Approval 89 Roes Hill, Lawrencetown Erection of single storey sun room extension. Approval 18 Fernhill Road, Annaclone, Banbridge Erection of extension and alterations to existing dwelling, to provide additional bedroom, sun room and detached garage with loft. Approval 11 Leamount Park, Banbridge. Extension to dwelling. Approval 58 Iveagh Drive, Banbridge. Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling. St.Colman's Primary School, Annaclone. Alterations and extensions to existing primary school to provide additional office and disabled wc, including minor internal alterations to classroom and toilets. 89 Roes Hill, Lawrencetown, Gilford 112 Mr & Mrs Anderson Q/2008/0385/F C/O Agent 113 Mrs K Savage Q/2008/0390/F 11 Leamount Park, Banbridge, BT32 3HZ 114 Mr & Mrs W Shields Q/2008/0398/F 58 Iveagh Drive, Banbridge, Co.Down, BT32 3YE 115 Trustee'S Of St.Col Q/2008/0404/F Approval Mans P.S. C/O Very Rev.Fr.Kearney, Parochial House, Annaclone, Banbridge, BT32 5LS Applicant Address 116 J J Shilliday Application Ref DOE Opinion Q/2008/0411/F Refusal 4 Greenhill Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge Location Adjacent to and North of 30 May's Corner Road, Katesbridge The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY10 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 14, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, and the accompanying Ministerial Statement in that the proposed access is a prominent feature in the landscape and and therefore would not integrate into this area of the countryside. Proposal Proposed entrance to dwelling and garage (amended proposal)
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