MKA Planning have been successful in obtaining planning permission and listed building consent for an extension to an existing amusement arcade within a listed building and conservation area in Derry City Centre. This application was recommended for approval by the…read more →
MKA Planning recently represented a private client at appeal against the decision by Derry City and Strabane District Council to refuse an application for change of use from dwelling to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) at 2 Grafton Terrace, Londonderry,…read more →
The Heads of Planning have released a Letter providing updated information and advice on the Covid-19 situation. The letter states that the Minister’s view is that “land use planning has a crucial part to play within and, particularly, beyond the…read more →
In reacting to the current but fluctuating situation with Covid-19 and the need to adopt sensible precautionary measures to minimise direct contact with others, we have made the decision to restrict our attendance at office and site meetings and to,…read more →
MKA Planning has been successful, on behalf of a private client, in obtaining outline planning permission for a 50 Bed Nursing Home and all ancillary services, provision of 76 no. car parking spaces, development of new access road and closing…read more →
MKA Planning have successfully won an appeal for a private client who was served an enforcement notice by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for alleged un-authorised access onto Frosses Road, unauthorised laneway and unauthorised stone wall and stone pillars…read more →
MKA Planning have successfully obtained planning permission for a private client for a HMO which are often quite contentious for the local Council. MKA Planning were able to highlight that the proposed HMO would not be harmful to residential amenity…read more →
MKA Planning have succeeded in winning an appeal lodged by Boots Ltd to the National Appeal Panel against the provision of a pharmacy within the premises of Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex on behalf of Omapharm Group. Based on…read more →
MKA Planning have successfully objected to an appeal brought to the National Appeal Panel by Northern Pharmacies Ltd for a pharmacy licence at Unit 12 Riverglade Retail Park, Gilpinstown Road, Lurgan. Working on behalf of objectors to the application, MKA…read more →
In accordance with Regulation 15 of the Planning (Local Development Plan Regulations) (NI) 2015, Derry City and Strabane District Council hereby gives notice of the publication and commencement of consultation on the draft Plan Strategy (dPS) of the Local Development…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!”. 