Markethill: Mullabrack Orange Hall extension approved
Planning officers have approved plans for a single-storey rear extension at Mullabrack Orange Hall in Markethill and for the provision of an attached covered area with a pitched roof.
The planning application for the hall on Mullaghbrack Road was lodged by R.E. Quinn Architects Ltd, Dromore, on behalf of Mullabrack LOL 1406.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Planning officers noted the following in their report: “This application proposes an extension to an established community hall and is therefore considered acceptable under the remit of [the relevant] policy.
“The extension will provide a new storeroom and an external covered area which are considered to be ancillary to the community use of the host building.
“The proposed development is subordinate in scale to the existing hall and will be located entirely within the existing curtilage of the facility.
“The storeroom extension is confined to the rear of the building, and the small covered area is proposed to the north gable.
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“Officers are content that the siting of the proposed works adjoining the existing hall avail of the best possible use of the existing site.
“This application proposes an extension to an existing building located a short distance from a listed building, St John’s Church.
“Historic Buildings of Historic Environment Division were consulted in relation to this proposal. They have advised they are content the proposed extension will not impact on the special character of this listed building.
“Approval is recommended as the proposal is considered compliant with all relevant planning policies and material planning considerations.”