MKA Planning has recently won a planning appeal for the change of use of a domestic garage to an A1 retail unit at Robin’s Row, adjacent to Drumahoe Local Centre, Glendermott Road, Londonderry. The proposal had been refused solely by…read more →
MKA Planning have successfully represented existing pharmacies at Camlough, Newtownhamilton, Bessbrook and Cullyhanna in getting a proposed pharmacy refused at Belleeks, outside Newry at the Pharmacy National Appeals Panel. (NAP) The NAP determined that there was no inadequacy in pharmaceutical…read more →
MKA Planning have led objections to the two recent proposals for Tesco foodstores at Buncrana Road in Derry. This ‘out-of-centre’ foodstore is likely to adversely impact on the vitality and viability of Northside and Springtown District Centres and the City…read more →
MKA Planning has led objections to the recent proposal for a Tesco foodstore at Leyland Road in Ballycastle. This ‘out-of-centre’ foodstore is likely to adversely impact on the vitality and viability of Ballycastle town centre and undermine its convenience shopping…read more →
The Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, has confirmed that he will not move his Planning Bill because of legal concerns. He said amendments to the bill backed by the DUP and Sinn Fein could run counter to the European Convention…read more →
MKA Planning has been successful in convincing Planning Service that an Article 40 Planning Agreement requiring the use of the holiday cottage as only letting self catering tourist accommodation on the 2008 planning permission was incorrectly applied and is not…read more →
Published on Fri, 6 Sep 2013 The Ballymoney couple were each fined £15,000 at Coleraine Magistrates Court today. They were found guilty to a continued non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice and were also made to pay a…read more →
Our consultants have specialist experience in pharmacy licence applications, appeals and objections. We have prepared evidence for the Pharmacy Practices Committee, (PPC) and the National Appeals Panel (NAP) on the salient tests of neighbourhood, adequacy and the necessity or desirability…read more →
Early intervention is vital if you are threatened with Enforcement Action. Professional planning advice from the outset will save you time, money and hassle. There are a number of options open to you – but it is important that you…read more →
After 2 years, clarification has finally been reached on Policy CTY10 of Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside (PPS 21). The Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) has now confirmed that a proposed farm dwelling is acceptable under Policy…read more →
“My application for residential development in Prehen Woods, Derry was very contentious with numerous objections. The application was finally only approved after a meeting with the Environment Minister.
MKA Planning guided the application through the planning process and dealt comprehensively with all objections”.
“Planning Service wanted me out in a month.
MKA Planning kept me here, permanently!”. 