Recent decisions

Appeal reference Appellant(s) Development Location Planning authority Decision Decision date Links
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 Withdrawn 8 July 2026 View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
2025/A0108 Masri, Walid Retrospective change of use from Class A1 Shops (retail unit) to a Sui-generis use class hot food take away 19b Fountain Street, Antrim, BT41 4BB Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Local Planning Office Appeal dismissed 29 June 2026 View
2025/A0096 Duffy, Damien Change of Use from dwelling in single family use to house of multiple occupation (HMO) and retention of extension and alterations to dwelling 14 Grove Place, Londonderry, BT48 6JT Derry City & Strabane District Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 24 June 2026 View
2025/L0019 Jebb, Loraine The Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development seeks to demonstrate through a range of evidence that the applicant has lawfully commenced development of the site (commenced on 18/06/2025) in full compliance with the conditional approvals (LA05/2018/1102/F and LA05/2020/0728/F) Lands at Derriaghy Road (north east of 7 and 9 Belmont Drive), Lisburn Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Local Planning Office Appeal allowed 23 June 2026 View