Council Schedules: Down - 27/04/09 - The Planning Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

PLANNING (NI) ORDER 1991 

Applications for Planning Permission presented to Down Council 

Date of Council Meeting 

27-Apr-09 

Application Ref 

DOE Opinion 

Applicant Location Proposal 

1 

R/2006/0871/F 

Approval 

Mr J Magee 22 Ballywoodan 

Road, Ballywoodan, 

Downparick, Co Down, BT30 

7PE 

22 Ballywoodan Road, Ballywoodan, Downpatrick, 

BT30 7PE 

Replacement dwelling and garage 

2 

R/2007/0533/O Approval 

Brackhill Ltd C/O Agent Lands to the rear of 28-54 Ballylough Road,and adj to 

100-108 CastlewellanRoad,Annsborough. 

Proposed residential development comprising 

apartments,townhouses,semi-detached, 

detached and other associated site works. 

3 

R/2007/1037/O Approval 

Mr Martin C/o Agent Adj to 8 Elms Close, Bishops Court, Downpatrick. Proposed dwelling and associated car parking. 

4 

R/2007/1178/F 

Approval 

34 College Street, Belfast, 

BT1 6DR 

17 Windmill Road Ballyagherty Saintfield Ballynahinch Upgrade, Refurbishment and Replacement of 

Treatment Process Plant and Ancillary Buildings 

on Site


DOE Opinion 


5 

R/2007/1191/F 

Refusal 

O'Hares Burrenbridge C/o Joe 

Walsh Architects 

The proposed development is contrary to Planning Policy Statement PPS7 

Policy QD1 in that it does not comply with the following criteria:a) the 

development respects the surrounding context and is appropriate to the 

character and topography of the site in terms of layout, scale, proportions, 

massing and appearance of buildings, structures and landscaped and hard 

surfaced areas;(c) adequate provision is made for public and private open 

space and landscaped areas as an integral part of the development;(h) that 

the design and layout will not cause/create unacceptable adverse impacts on 

existing or proposed properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, 

overshadowing, noise or other disturbance. 

The proposed development is contrary to PPS15 Planning and Flood Risk in that 

it is located within the flood plain and it does not merit being considered an 

exception to the policy. 

The proposal is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy Statement 7 

Quality Residential Environments in that the submitted details fail to 

demonstrate a satisfactory internal layout in accordance with Department's 

Guide 'Creating Places'. 

The proposed development is contrary to PPS3 Policy AMP1 in that a safe and 

logical pedestrain movement within and between land uses cannot be provided 

on the Burrenbridge Road within the scope of this application. 

Site 40 metres east of 30 Dublin Road Burrenbridge 

Castlewellan BT31 9AQ 

Change of use of section of commercial yard 

and storage building to three pair of semidetached 

dwellings and one block of five 

terraced dwellings 

The proposed development would, if permitted, prejudice the safety and 

convenience of road users since it would cause an unacceptable increase in 

traffic movements at the nearby sub-standard Dublin Road/Burrenbridge Road 

junction.


DOE Opinion 


6 

R/2007/1241/F 

Refusal 

J Orr 33 Marshallstown Road, 

Downpatrick, Co Down 

North of 22 Marshallstown Road Downpatrick Co Down 

Proposed moto-cross track and associated site 

works 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 21, 

Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal does not 

comply with PPS 8: Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy OS 5 of Planning Policy Statement 8, Open 

Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation in that the proposal, by reason of its 

frequency, would create an unacceptable level of disturbance to people living 

nearby. 

The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 3: Access, Movement and 

Parking, Policy AMP2 Access to Public Roads, in that it would, if permitted, 

prejudice the safety and convenience of Road Users since the road 

infrastructure to sustain this type of development is not available and cannot 

be provided within the scope of this application. 

7 

R/2007/1340/F Approval 

P Galloway C/O Agent 15 Ardglass Road, Kilclief, Strangford, BT30 7NT Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and 

construction of four detached dwellings with 

four single garages (amended description). 

8 

R/2008/0015/O Refusal 

Mr & Mrs G & M Johnston 116 

Vianstown Road, Downpatrick, 

Co Down, BT34 8HN 

116 Vianstown Road, Downpatrick Erect replacement dwelling 

The proposal is contrary to Policies CTY1 and CTY3 of Draft Planning Policy 

Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside as the dwelling 

which it is proposed to replace is an important element in the landscape of 

traditional vernacular style and is capable of being made structurally sound and 

improved. 

9 

R/2008/0095/F 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs B King 40 Drumee 

Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HQ 

Site adjacent to 18 Drumee Road, Castlewellan, BT31 

9HQ 

Site for adjacent farm dwelling.


DOE Opinion 


10 

R/2008/0179/F Refusal 

Hillwell Development Ltd 60 

Main Street, Saintfield, 

Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 

7AB 

Lands at No. 18 Shrigley Road and the north eastern 

corner of No 14 Shrigley Road, Killyleagh (amended 

address). 

Erection of 17No. dwellings comprising of 2no. 

1 1/2 storey gatelodges, 1no. 2 1/2 storey 

detached, 14no. 2 1/2 storey semis & 

associated site works (amended proposal & 

plans) 

The proposal is contrary to Policy QD1 of the Department's Planning Policy 

Statement 7: Quality Residential Environments in that; (a) The development 

does not respect the surrounding context and is not appropriate to the 



surface areas. (b) Adequate provisions has not been made for public and 

private open space and landscaped areas as an integral part of the 

development. Where appropriate, planted areas or discrete groups of trees 

will be required along the site boundaries in order to soften the visual impact 

of the development and assist in its integration with the surrounding area 

The proposal is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy Statement 7 - 

Quality Residential Environments in that the submitted details fail to 

demonstrate a satisfactory internal layout in accordance with the Department's 

Guide Creating Places'. 

The proposed development is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 3, Policy 

AMP 1, in that a safe and logical pedestrian priorty to facilitate pedestrian 

movement within and between landuses cannot be provided on the Shrigley 

Road within the scope of this application. 

11 

R/2008/0189/F 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs F Boyd Rademon 

House, Crossgar Road, 

Crossgar, Downpatrick, Co 

Down, BT30 7HD 

Butney's Lane 260m South East of No 23A 

Teconnaught Road, Downpatrick, BT30 8QB. 

Proposed traditional cottage replacing existing 

cottage.


DOE Opinion 


12 

R/2008/0214/F 

Refusal 

Mr J Carson 63 Downpatrick 

Road, Crossgar, Co.Down 

63 Downpatrick Road, Crossgar, Co. Down Erection of workshop/store to replace existing 

for vintage vehicle restoration. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 

21,Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding 

reasons why thisdevelopment is essential in this rural location and could not 

be located within a settlement. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy IBD 6 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 4, 

Industry, Business and Distribution in that it does not fit into any of the 

exceptions for Development in the Countryside. 

The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 3, Access, Movement and 

Parking in that it would, if permitted, result in the intensification of an existing 

vehicular access onto a Main Traffic Route (Protected Route), thereby 

prejudicing the free flow of traffic and conditions of general safety. 

13 

R/2008/0304/O Approval 

Mr J Fitzsimmons C/o 49 

Castle Street, Killough, Co 

Down 

Land to rear of 49 Castle Street, Killough. 

Proposed new dwelling and garden with on-site 

parking. 

14 

R/2008/0333/O Refusal 

Mr A Ross C/O Agent 16 Killybawn Road, Saintfield. 1 No Replacement Dwelling. 


Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the building 

is a residential caravan, not a permanent dwelling, and is not eligible for 

replacement under this policy.


DOE Opinion 


15 

R/2008/0393/O 

Refusal 

Mr P Martin 1 Rathdune 

Grove, Downpatrick, Co Down 

Land adjacent to 1 Rathdune Grove, Downpatrick Erection of new dwelling on land adjacent to 1 

Rathdune Grove, Downpatrick 


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 BH1 of Planning Policy Statement 6: 

Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage, in that it would if permitted, 

adversely impact on the setting of the Mound of Down, a regionally important 

monument. 

The proposal is contrary to policy DK18 (LLPA1) of the Ards Down Area Plan 

2015, in that the development would, if permitted, adversely affect the 

distinctive historic landscape and setting of the Mound of Down. 

16 

R/2008/0394/F 

Approval 

Mrs M M Colville 47 East Vows 

Walk, Kirkcaldy, Fife, 

Scotland, KY1 1SQ 

Lands bounding Manse Road and adjacent to numbers 

1 & 11 Forde Close, Main Street, Seaforde, BT30 8NG. 

Seven number housing units-consisting of one 

number detached unit and three number semidetached 

units, accessed off Forde Close. 

17 

R/2008/0395/F 

Refusal 

Mr N Savage 72 Carnreagh 

Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, 

BT31 9NY 

72 Carnreagh Road, Castlewellan. Materials & vehicle store for builders materials, 

scaffolding, vans, trailers & equipment. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY1 of Draft 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. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy IBD 6 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 4, 

Industry, Business and Distribution in that it does not fit into any of the 

exceptions for Development in the Countryside.


DOE Opinion 


18 

R/2008/0405/O 

Refusal 

Mr S Boyd 10 Jacksons 

Crescent, Saintfield, Co Down, 

BT24 7EW 

Adjacent to 10 Jacksons Crescent Saintfield BT24 7EW 

Retirement home (bungalow with full 

wheelchair access) 


Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the applicant has not 

provided satisfactory evidence that a new dwelling is a necessary response to 

the particular circumstances of the case and that genuine hardship would be 

caused if planning permission were refused. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY14 of, Draft Planning Policy Statement 

21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the building would, if 

permitted result in a suburban style build-up of development when viewed 

with existing buildings. 

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 cannot be provided to an adequate standard.


DOE Opinion 


19 

R/2008/0432/F 

Refusal 

Mr A Telford 32 St Dillons 

Ave, Downpatrick, Co Down, 

BT30 6HZ 

15 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick. Proposed car wash (retrospective). 

The proposed development is contrary to Policy FLD 1 of the Department's 

Planning Policy Statement 15: Planning and Flood Risk, in that it is located 

within the flood plain and it does not merit being considered an exception to 

the policy. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy FLD 1 of the Department's Planning Policy 

Statement 15: Planning and Flood Risk, FLD 1, in that the development lies 

within a flood plain and as a result, may increase flood risk, will have an 

adverse impact on the visual amenity and character of the local landscape and 

may adversely impact the features of importance to nature conservation. 

The proposal is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy Statement 2: 

Planning and Nature Conservation, paragraph 90, in that development would, if 

permitted, damage the nature conservation value of the adjacent river corridor 

and associated Quoile River and Downpatrick Marshes Site of Local Nature 

Conservation Importance (SLNCI). 

The proposal is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy Statement 3: 

Access, Movement and Parking the proposed access would, if permitted, 

prejudice the safety and convenience of Road Users since the location of the 

access would conflict with the vehicles entering the slip lane to the Asda 

Complex. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY 1 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 21, 

Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there are no overriding 

reasons why this development is essential and could not be located within a 

settlement. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY 15 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 

21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the development 

would, if permitted, mars the distinction between the defined settlement limit 

of Downpatrick and the surrounding countryside or that otherwise results in 

urban sprawl. 

The proposal is contrary to Polcy IBD 1 & Policy IBD 6 of Draft Planning Policy 

Statement 4, Industry, Business and Distribution in that it does not fit into any 

of the exceptions for Development in the Countryside. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CON 2 of the Ards and Down Area Plan 2015 

in that development would, if permitted, be liable to adversely affect the 

environmental quality, integrity or character of LLPA 1.


DOE Opinion 


20 

R/2008/0513/F 

Approval 

Mr R Ogle 33 Drumgivan 

Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down 

No 1 Belfast Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8DZ. 

Reinstatement, Renovation of & 3 storey 

extension to rear of existing dwelling. 

(Amended drawings & P1 forms) 

21 

R/2008/0517/F 

Refusal 

Committee Of Lissara 

Presbyterian Church The 

Square, Crossgar, Co Down 

To the rear of 2 Market Street, Crossgar. 

4 No apartments. 


convenience of road users since the restricted width of the existing access 

renders it unsatisfactory for proposed increased use. 


convenience of road users since provision cannot be made at the access for the 

protection of pedestrians along Market Street. 

22 

R/2008/0555/F 

Approval 

Mr J Reid 117-119 Ballylone 

Road, Saintfield, Co Down, 

BT24 7NA 

Lands south of 120 Ballylone Road, Saintfield BT24 7NA 

Proposed managers dwelling in substitution of 

outline approval R/2004/1124/O 

23 

R/2008/0556/O 

Refusal 

Mr P Grant 52 Shanlieve 

Court, Hilltown, Newry, Co 

Down, BT34 5YP 

Site 60m SE of No 19 Fofanny School Road, Cabra, 

Newry, BT34 5HA. 

Proposed farm labourer's dwelling. 


Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside and does not merit 

being an exceptional case in that it has not been demonstrated that the 

proposed new building is visually linked (or sited to cluster) with an established 

group of buildings on the farm. 

24 


Mr & Mrs Conway 3 

Chasewood Gardens, Long 

Lane, Portadown, Co Armagh, 

BT63 5TZ 

Adjacent to No. 29 Woodquarter Lane, Magherlone 

Road, Drumaness, with access via Crawfordstown 

Road. 

Proposed dwelling (change of house type) 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY 13 of Draft Planning Policy Statement 

21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the design of the 

proposed building is inappropriate for the site and its locality.


DOE Opinion 


25 

R/2008/0629/F 

Approval 

Mr M Mcconvey 45b 

Sheepland Road, Ardglass, Co 

Down, BT30 7SN 

45b Sheepland Road, Ardglass, BT30 7SN. 

Retention of existing dwelling as built. 

26 

R/2008/0630/F 

Refusal 

Mr M Houston 10 Lessans 

Road, Saintfield, Co Down 

Adjacent to 10 Lessans Road, Saintfield, Co Down. 

Proposed stable block. 


Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that it does not merit being 

considered an exception to the policy nor are there any overriding reasons why 

this development is essential in this rural location. 

27 

R/2008/0709/F 

Approval 

Dr. J Browne 177 Belfast 

Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down, 

BT24 8UR 

177 Belfast Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8UR Change of use from fishery managers dwelling 

to residential. Removal of occupancy condition. 

28 

R/2008/0728/F 

Approval 

Mr J Kirk 114 Listooder Road, 

Saintfield, Ballynahinch, BT24 

7JZ 

50metres North-East of 53 Peartree Road, Saintfield, 

Ballynahinch, BT24 7JY. 

Change of use of vernacular mill to single 

dwelling, to include two storey gabled 

extension with alterations. 

29 

R/2008/0732/O 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs D Mcminn 34 Belfast 

Road, Saintfield, BT24 7EP 

Adjacent to No 34 Belfast Road, Saintfield. 

1 No dwelling & Garage.


DOE Opinion 


30 

R/2008/0792/F 

Refusal 

D Miskelly 31 Hillfoot 

Crescent, Ballynahinch, Co 


31 Hillfoot Crescent, Ballynahinch, Co Down. Extension & conversion of existing dwelling to 

provide 2No apartments (Amended proposal 

description). 

The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential 

Environments and associated guidance in that it would, if permitted, result in 

overdevelopment of the site and cause unacceptable damage to the living 

conditions of adjacent residents in 79 Hillfoot Crescent by way of overlooking 

and consequent loss of privacy, overshadowing and visual dominance. 

31 

R/2008/0808/RM 

Approval 

Mr J Briggs 69 Drumaghlis 

Road, Crossgar, Co Down, 

BT30 9JS 

150 metres ENE of 58 Drumaghlis Road, Crossgar, Co 

Down, BT30 9JS. 

Farm retirement dwelling 150m2. 

32 


Mr & Mrs D O'Rourke 5 

Mountain View, Castlewellan, 

Co Down, BT31 9S6 

No.24 Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, Co Down BT31 

9DP 

Demolition of existing detached dwelling & 

construction of 4no. townhouses (2 pair of 

semi-detached) (amended plans) 

The proposed development is contrary to Planning Policy Statement PPS7 

Policy QD1 in that it does not comply with the following criteria:a) the 

development respects the surrounding context and is appropriate to the 



surfaced areas.


DOE Opinion 


33 

R/2008/0818/O 

Refusal 

Mr & Mrs S Callaghan C/o 

Agent 

Adjacent to No.49 Tullykin Road, Killyleagh 

1 No.dwelling 



reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and could not 

be located within a settlement. 


Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the proposal would, if 

permitted, result in the creation of ribbon development along Tullykin Road 

and would therefore adversely affect the visual amenity and character of the 

countryside. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY14 of, Draft Planning Policy Statement 

21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the building would, if 

permitted create a ribbon of development and would therefore result in a 

detrimental change to the rural character of the countryside. 

34 

R/2008/0821/F 

Approval 

S & M Sharvin 103 Strangford 

Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, 

BT30 7LX 

25 Black Causeway Road, Strangford, BT30 7LX. Replacement dwelling. 

35 

R/2008/0835/F 

Approval 

Inch Parish Church C/o Rev 

Jonathan Pierce, 22-24 

Church Road, Downpatrick, Co 

Down, BT30 9BH 

Inch Parish Church Hall, Greystown Road, Downpatrick 

BT30 9BH 

Erection of 4m high ball stop fence and 

associated flood lighting to form multi purpose 

games area and provision of 26 carparking 

spaces. 

36 

R/2008/0840/F 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs Martin 11 Crossgar 

Road East, Crossgar, Co 

Down, BT30 9ER 

11 Crossgar Road East Crossgar, Downpatrick BT30 

9ER 

2 Storey extension to dwelling.


DOE Opinion 


37 

R/2008/0842/F 

Approval 

Mr P Wilson 211 Belfast Road, 


8UP 

211 Belfast Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8UP. Replacement Marquee Store and repair 

workshop. 

38 

R/2008/0844/F 

Refusal 

Mr J Killen Seaforde Scrap 

Metals, Farranfad Road, 

Seaforde, Downpatrick, Co 


The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 3: Access, Movement and 

Parking Policy AMP 2 in that the proposed development would, if permitted, 

prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since the road 

infrastructure to sustain this type of development is not available and cannot 

be provided within the scope of this application. 



reasons why this development is essential in this rural location. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy IBD 1 & IBD 10 of the Department's Planning 

Policy Statement 4, Industrial Development in that the development would, if 

permitted, be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area by reason of its 

scale and prominence. 

Adjacent to 33 Creegduff Road, Seaforde, Downpatrick. 

Proposed secondary vehicular access 

incorporating new security gates, improved 

visibility splays, altered access width, new 

weighbridge & associated landscaping via 

existing vehicular access at 33 Creegduff Road, 

Downpatrick. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy IBD 10 of the Department's Planning Policy 

Statement 4, Industrial Development in that the development would, if 

permitted, have an adverse impact on the environment by virtue of the 

significant increase in the site area of the enterprise.


DOE Opinion 


39 

R/2008/0853/F 

Refusal 

Mr M Moore 9 Westlands 

Close, Crossgar, Co Down, 

BT30 9HQ 

Car park of St. Josephs Church, Downpatrick Street, 

Crossgar 

Retention of car wash business 


convenience of road users since the restricted width of the existing access 

renders it unsatisfactory for increased use. 


convenience of road users since visibility cannot be maintained to an adequate 

standard from the existing access due to the proximity of on street parking 

along Downpatrick Street. 


convenience of road users since provision cannot be made at the access for the 

protection of pedestrians along Downpatrick Street. 

40 

R/2008/0871/F 

Approval 

Clough WwTW, Newcastle 

Road, Clough, County Down 

Clough WwTW, Newcastle Road, Clough, County Down 

Constructiom of a replacement wastewater 

treatment works on the site of the existing 

treatment works and adjoining field 

41 

R/2008/0885/F 

Approval 

Miss F Hamill 18 Bannaghan 

Road, Raholp, Downpatrick, 

BT30 7JR 

26 Bannaghan Road, Raholp, Downpatrick, BT30 7JR. Replacement dwelling and garage and retention 

of existing dwelling as wood/domestic store. 

42 

R/2008/0889/F 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs J Curran 111 Old 

Park Road, Drumaness, 


8SE 

111 Old Park Road, Drumaness, Ballynahinch Co. 

Down BT24 8SE 

Extension to garage with loft space (Amended 

drawings submitted) 

43 


Mr & Mrs A Graham C/o Agent Opposite number 76 Scaddy Road, Crossgar BT30 9 Proposed new dwelling.


DOE Opinion 


44 

R/2008/0906/F Approval 

Miss L Tate C/O Agent 5 Hillside, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8PP Retrospective approval for rear 2 storey 

extension previously approved under Ref: 

R/2007/1317/F. 

45 

R/2008/0909/F 

Refusal 

Ms M Mcgrath 4 Martin Court, 

Crossgar, Co Down, BT30 9DZ 


Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that the nature and scale of the 

proposed non-residential use is not appropriate to a countryside location. 

Adj to 46 Ballintogher Road, Downpatrick. 

Proposed alterations & improvements to 

existing structure to enable usage for gym, 

gym goods store & agricultural stores (non 

domestic). 

46 


Approval 

G & L Mr Heron & Ms Murphy 

C/O Agent 

105 Thornyhill Road, Raffrey, Crossgar, BT30 9NH. Barn conversion (retrospective application). 

47 


Approval 

Mr C Mcclelland 19 Ardglass 

Road, Strangford, Co Down 

19 Ardglass Road, Kilclief, Strangford. Replacement dwelling. 

48 


Refusal 

Mr P Cassidy 17 Saintfield 

Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down, 

BT24 8UZ 

Adjacent to 17 Saintfield Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 

8UZ. 

Retention of existing agricultural building and 

yard area. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY 12 of Draft PPS 21 in that the 

development, is inappropriate in terms of scale, location and nature by virtue 

of its own visual intrusion into the local landscape and it not being requisite for 

the efficient use of an agricultural holding. 

The proposal is contrary to Policy CTY 14 of Draft PPS 21, in that the 

development is a prominent feature on the landscape, the site is unable to 

provide a suitable degree of enclosure for the building to integrate into the 

landscape without the use of new landscaping for integration. 

49 


Invest Ni C/O Agent Lands at Down Business Park, 46 Belfast Road, 

Downpatrick, BT30. 

Proposed extension to existing access road with 

associated street lighting to service industrial 

lands within the Down Business Park.


DOE Opinion 


50 


Mr J Toman No 25 

Loughinisland Road, 

Loughinisland, Downpatrick, 

BT30 8BT 

Land at rear of No 25 Loughinisland Road, 

Loughinisland, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8BT. 

Proposed development consisting of 1 no storey 

& half dwelling with associated landscaping and 

new access formed in accordance with previous 

approval R/2005/0152/RM (amended scheme). 

51 


Refusal 

Mr J Small 11 Flush Road, 

Newcastle, BT33 OQF 

50m North West of No11 Flush Road, Newcastle 

Proposed 3 no. stables, store and yard 

(amended plan) 



reasons why this development is essential in this rural location and is not in 

accordance with the policy provisions of draft PPS 4 IBD 6 Industrial, Business 

and Distribution in the Countryside. 

52 


Approval 

Nie 57 Dargan Road, Belfast, 

BT3 9JK 

Stevensons Quarry,Crossgar Road, Saintfield BT247JJ 

3 phase overhead line on wood poles 

53 


Refusal 

Saintfield Properties Ltd C/o 

Agent 

Land adjacent to Saintfield Yarns, Main Street/Lisburn 

Road, Saintfield, BT24 7AL. 

Erection of 18 dwelling houses (16x2 bed & 2x3 

bed) and provision of associated landscaping, 

parking, servicing and internal road. 

This proposal is contrary to Policy CON 2: 'Local Landscape Policy Areas' of the 

Ards and Down Area Plan 2015 in that the proposed housing development 

would result in the significant urbanising of this part of LLPA 8: 'Saintfield 

Demesne' and would adversely affect the landcsape setting of Saintfield, 

thereby harming the environmental quality, integrity and character of the area. 


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; and the development would, if 

permitted, clearly mar the distinction between the defined settlement limit of 

Saintfield and the surrounding countryside and result in urban sprawl. 

54 


Mr V Mcgurran C/O Agent 49 Dundrine Road, Castlewellan, Co Down. Regularisation of domestic garage 

(retrospective).


DOE Opinion 


55 


Approval 

P Mccormick 21 Rademon 

Avenue, Crossgar, Co Down, 

BT30 9NX 

21 Rademon Avenue, Crossgar, Co Down, BT30 9NX. 2 storey side extension forming utility & family 

room - ground floor and bedroom & ensuite - 

first floor (Amended Drawing submitted). 

56 


Approval 

Mr B Ritchie 66 Clanmaghery 

Road, Tyrella 

66 Clanmaghery Road, Tyrella, Downpatrick, BT30 

8SU. 

Replacement dwelling. 

57 


Mr V Mcgurran C/O Agent 49 Dundrine Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9EX. Domestic dwelling (retrospective). 

58 

R/2008/1015/F 

Approval 

Mr & Mrs G Trainor Dundrum 

Inn, 143-145 Main Street, 

Dundrum 

143-145 Main Street, Dundrum, Co Down. Proposed alterations to licensed premises to 

include amended internal layout, amended 

facade & provision of smoking area (external) & 

associated beer garden. 

59 

R/2008/1032/O 

Approval 

Miss A Jamison The Brigg, 57b 

Ballygowan Road, 

Ballycloughan, Saintfield 

The Brigg, 57 Ballygowan Road, Ballycloughan, 

Saintfield 


60 

R/2008/1039/LB 

Consent 

Mr & Mrs S Trainor Dundrum 

Inn, 143-145 Main Street, 

Dundrum 

143-145 Main Street, Dundrum Proposed alterations to fascade including new 

shop front & signage with provision of smoking 

area (external) & associated beer garden.


DOE Opinion 


61 

R/2008/1048/F Approval 

Mr & Mrs P Shiels 74 

Tullybrannigan Road, 

Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0PL 

74 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle, Co Down Demolition of existing garage & out house & 

replaced with single extension to dwelling. 

62 

R/2008/1050/F 

Approval 

Ms J Kennedy 10 Mill Road, 

Drumaness, Ballynahinch, 

BT24 8SF 

12 Red Row, Drumaness, Ballynahinch BT24 8SD New porch to front and 2 storey extension to 

rear of dwelling and detached garage to rear. 

63 

R/2008/1057/F 

Approval 

Mr D Heenan Barbican 

Supervalu, 80-82 Dundrum 

Road, Newcastle, Co Down, 

BT33 0LN 

80-82 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, BT33 0LN. Extension to existing supermarket (inc 

additional retail sales area & deli prep area) 

with associated adjustments to car parking, 

forecourt canopy & new entrance facade & new 

street front facade replacing/upgrading existing 

elevations (amended plans). 

64 

R/2008/1061/F 

Approval 

S P Braniff 50 Drumkeeragh 

Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down 

No 42 Drumkeeragh Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down 

1 No dwelling and garage to replace existing 

vacant dwelling which is to be demolished. 

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Mr T Mcgreevy C/O Agent Site adjacent to and South East of 99 Manse Road, 

Crossgar. 


Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that it has not 

been demonstrated that there are compelling and site specific reasons to 

warrent the removal of condition 2 of planning permission R/2001/0082/F. 

Removal of condition No 2 to previously 

approved planning application Ref: 

R/2001/0082/F. 

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R/2008/1074/F 

Approval 

Ms S Mcclay 36 Downpatrick 

Road, Strangford, Co Down, 

BT30 7LZ 

35 Downpatrick Road, Strangford, BT30 7LZ (amended 

address). 

Proposed alterations & extensions to existing 

dwelling.


DOE Opinion 


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R/2008/1076/F 

Approval 

Mr I Shaw 9 Whytefield, 

Crossgar, Co Down 

9 Whytefield, Crossgar, Co Down Extension to dwelling (Additional Amended 

Drawing submitted). 

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C/O Agent Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh BT30 9TZ Replacement kiosk/building for ticket, ice cream 

and confectionary sales (Amended P1 Form & 

Amended Drawing Submitted) 

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R/2009/0020/O 

Refusal 

Mr E Mckee 40 Craig Road, 

Downpatrick 

Approx 40m North of 36 Craig Road, Downpatrick. 



Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside in that there is no 

structure that exhibits the essential characteristics of a dwelling and all 

external structural walls are not substantially intact. 

The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 2: Planning and Nature 

Conservation in that it would result in the loss of significant trees. 

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R/2009/0021/F 

Refusal 

Pj Mackin 53 Drumee Road, 

Castlewellan, BT31 9HQ 

53 Drumee Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9HQ. Replacement of single storey dwellings with two 

storey dwelling. 


Statement 21, Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the overall 

size of the proposed replacement dwelling would have a visual impact 

significantly greater than the existing building; and the design of the 

replacement dwelling is not of a high quality appropriate to its rural setting. 

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Approval 

Mr M Hayes 75 Lisburn Road, 

Saintfield, Ballynahinch, BT24 

7BP 

75 Lisburn Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co Down, 

BT24 7BP. (Amended Address). 

Installation of 5kw wind turbine on 12m high 

free standing steel mast.


DOE Opinion 


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Refusal 

I Shannon C/O 39 Church 

Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 8AF 

To rear of 39 & 41 Church Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 

8AF. 

Proposed new detached dwelling. 

The proposal is contrary to Planning Policy Statement 7: Quality Residential 

Environments in that it would, if permitted, result in overdevelopment of the 

site which is too restricted to permit the erection of a dwelling of reasonable 

design and dimensions and with adequate amenity space; and it would harm 

the living conditions of adjacent residents by reason of overlooking and 

consequent loss of privacy. 

The proposed development is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy 

Statement 3: Access, Movement and Parking policy AMP2 in that it would, if 

permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since it would 

not be possible within the application site to provide and maintain adequate 

sight lines where the proposed access joins Church Street; and the restricted 

width of the existing access renders it unsatisfactory for increased use. 

The proposed development is contrary to the Department's Planning Policy 

Statement 3: Access, Movement and Parking policy AMP1 in that it would, if 

permitted, prejudice the safety and convenience of road users since adequate 

pedestrian protection cannot be provided each side of the access at the back of 

the footway within the scope of this application. 

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Approval 

Mrs A Mckibbin Castlemahon, 

83 Ballyculter Road, 

Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 

7BD 

Adjacent to Castlemahon 83 Ballyculter Road 

Downpatrick BT30 7BD. 

Dwelling on a farm. 

74 


Approval 

Corry Property 119 Cahard 

Road, Saintfield, Co Down, 

BT24 7LA 

119 Cahard Road, Saintfield, BT24 7LA. Extension to office unit including internal 

mezzanine floor. 

75 

R/2009/0063/O Approval 

Mr P O Cunningham 16 

McKays Road, Castlewellan, 

BT31 9JF 

200 metres SSE of 21 Wood Road, Castlewellan, BT31 

9LP. 

Replacement rural style dwelling and garage.


DOE Opinion 


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Approval 

Mr T J Kirkwood 7 Lisinaw 

Road, Derryboy, Crossgar, 

BT30 9LT 

Adjoining 7 Lisinaw Road, Derryboy, Crossgar, BT30 

9LT. 

Dwelling and garage on farm. 

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Approval 

Secretary Of State For 

Defence C/o Defence Estates 

Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler 

Proposed new indoor physical and recreational 

training centre. 

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Refusal 

S & P Kerr 21 Corry Park, 

Drumaness, BT24 8TU 

70m SE of 171 Downpatrick Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 

8SN. 

Proposed new dwelling & garage. 


Sustainable Development in the Countryside, in that the development would, if 

permitted, result in the extension of ribbon development along Teconnaught 

Road and would therefore adversely affect the visual amenity and character of 

the countryside.

Council Schedules: Down - 27/04/09 - The Planning Service

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