Recent decisions

Appeal reference	Appellant(s)	Development	Location	Planning authority	Decision	Decision date	Links
2025/A0143	McGinn, Martin	New dwelling with detached garage on gap/infill site	Directly opposite No 32 and 32a Newtown Road, Rostrevor, Newry, BT34 3BZ	Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office	Appeal dismissed	15 July 2026	View
2025/A0142	McGinn, Martin	New dwelling with detached garage on gap/infill site	Directly opposite No 32a and adjoining 33a and 33b Newtown Road, Rostrevor, BT34 3BZ	Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Local Planning Office	Appeal dismissed	15 July 2026	View
2026/E0007	Simms, Matthew	Alleged unauthorised change of use of 5 College Place North, Belfast, BT1 6BE, from a dwelling house to short term let accommodation, without the benefit of planning permission	Land at 5 College Place North, Belfast, BT1 6BE	Belfast City Council, Belfast Planning Service	Withdrawn	10 July 2026	View
2025/A0139	Harkin, Paul	Proposed change of use from an existing two storey dwelling to house in multiple occupation (HMO)	6 Lower Nassau Street, Derry, BT48 0ES	Derry City & Strabane District Council, Local Planning Office	Appeal allowed	10 July 2026	View
2026/E0028	Coleman, Shaun	Alleged unauthorised construction of 5 No. glamping pods with associated outdoor decking, covered areas and hardstanding; unauthorised construction of a steam/sauna building	Lands at 179 Shore Road, Ballyronan, Magherafelt, Londonderry, BT45 6LS	Mid Ulster District Council, Planning dept.	Withdrawn	8 July 2026	View
2025/E0025	Hayes Fuel	Alleged a. Unauthorised extension of concrete yard for the storage and stockpiling of coal and coal fines; b. Unauthorised use of yard for the manufacture and process of Glolite (coal nuts) from coal fines; c. Unauthorised use of building for production of Glolite (coal nuts) from coal fines; d. Unauthorised extension to building used for storage purposes; e. The matters outlined in points a) to d) above have been carried out without the grant of planning permission so required	146 Pomeroy Road, Donaghmore	Mid Ulster District Council, Planning dept.	Enforcement notice quashed	7 July 2026	View
2025/A0135	FAWT Energy Ltd	Proposed replacement of existing wind turbine (approved under S/2011/0727/F) with a V52 turbine (up to a tip height of 67m) and electrical cabinets, hard standing area and all other associated ancillary works	Approx 158m south west of 11 Sheepwalk Road, Lisburn, BT32 3SZ	Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Local Planning Office	Appeal dismissed	2 July 2026	View
2025/A0080	McCaughey, Robin	Site for replacement dwelling with retention of old dwelling as domestic store	25m east of 16 Drumcill Road, Lisburn	Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Local Planning Office	Appeal allowed	1 July 2026	View
2025/E0059	Menary, Frances	Alleged unauthorised development comprising (a) Unauthorised alterations to front façade of bar/restaurant; (b) Unauthorised building under construction; (c) Unauthorised flat-roofed covered terrace seating area; (d) Unauthorised open-air courtyard seating area and covered seating area; (e) Unauthorised structure for use as a bar; (f) Unauthorised structures, being development without the necessary grant of planning permission required	Lands at Nos. 9 & 10 The Promenade, Portstewart (The Ice House) and at former vacant lands immediately adjacent and north of Nos. 9 & 10 The Promenade, Portstewart, BT55 7AD	Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Local Planning Office	Enforcement notice upheld	29 June 2026	View
2023/E0012	Doherty, John	Alleged a) Unauthorised construction of cattle shed including slurry store; b) Unauthorised construction of open slurry lagoon; c) Unauthorised erection of an open concrete silo; d) Unauthorised construction of hardstanding. All of the above being development carried out without the grant of planning permission required	Lands approx. 35m South of No. 199 Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 3EN	Derry City & Strabane District Council, Local Planning Office	Withdrawn	29 June 2026	View