Clonmore: 10 new semi-detached homes approved in existing development with turbine noise concern addressed
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of 10 semi-detached houses on land adjacent to 100 Clonmore Road, just south of Clonmore.
The planning application was lodged by John Aidan Kelly Ltd, Tullycullion Road, Dungannon, on behalf of Conor Curran, Lisgobban Road, Dungannon.
ABC Environmental Health, when consulted on the matter by ABC Planning officers, stated: “I have visited the site of the proposed development which is in proximity of a wind turbine. I have examined the applicant’s noise impact assessment which utilises the data from the applicant. Using this data indicates that the nearest dwelling within the proposed development is within 0.1dB of the noise limit.
“This indicates that this dwelling will experience wind turbine noise which will be audible and dominant during low wind conditions when the ambient sound climate is low. This dwelling will be affected by wind turbine noise.”
In their determination, ABC Planning officers indicated: “Noise and the impact on residential amenity is a material consideration. To the south-west of the site [there is] a Vesta V2 wind turbine with an approximate hub height of 50 metres.
“This turbine is within 225 metres from the site, and the scheme has been amended so all proposed dwellings are more than 225 metres from the turbine, in order to protect the proposed residents from the noise and disturbance associated with the turbine.
“Officers, in consultation with Environmental Health, have no objection to the proposal, as it has been demonstrated that the amenity of prospective residents will not be subject to unacceptable noise disturbance from the existing turbine.”
The report adds: “The site forms part of an ongoing housing development and is the southern portion of a larger housing development. Approval was granted for the retention of 11 dwellings and erection of two dwellings on December 23, 2025.
“The dwellings proposed under the current application will be accessed via the estate road for the existing dwellings.
“Having regard to development in the immediate vicinity of the application site, it is clear that the proposed form, scale and materials within the proposed development respect the general character and pattern of development within the wider locality.
"As the proposal is considered to comply with relevant planning policies, it is recommended that the application be approved, subject to conditions.”
François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter