Galbally Pearse’s GAC pavilion finally given go-ahead

An approximate rendition of the proposed Galbally Pearse’s GAC pavilion, which will be built next to Galbally Youth and Community Association’s own facilities. Image: Mid Ulster planning portal | Mid Ulster planning portal

placeholder image — An approximate rendition of the proposed Galbally Pearse’s GAC pavilion, which will be built next to Galbally Youth and Community Association’s own facilities. Image: Mid Ulster planning portal | Mid Ulster planning portal

Plans for a proposed two-storey pitch-side pavilion for Galbally Pearse’s GAC, to be built next to Galbally Youth and Community Association’s own facilities on the Lurgylea Road, have finally been approved

PLANS for a proposed two-storey pitch-side pavilion for Galbally Pearse’s GAC, to be built next to Galbally Youth and Community Association’s own facilities on the Lurgylea Road, have finally been approved.

The planning application was lodged by McGurks Architects, Magherafelt, on behalf of Galbally Pearse’s GAC, Lurgylea Road, Galbally.

Amended plans had to be submitted to address some concerns regarding the proposed location for the new facility, with a wider separation being proposed between the north elevation of the existing community centre building and the proposed Galbally Pearse’s GAC building.

While these amended plans were recommended for approval by Planning officers, Planning committee members decided at their July 7 meeting that more consultation was needed at community level.

A Deferred Consideration Report, issued on October 12, points to difficulties in reaching agreement, with the Planning Officer concluding: “I feel that the Council has made reasonable efforts to facilitate engagement between parties. No new plans have been submitted and my opinion to approve remains unchanged.”

The recommendation to approve the amended plans for the two-storey pitch-side pavilion was proposed by Councillor Dan Kerr (Independent, Torrent DEA), and seconded by Councillor Kevin McElvogue (Independent, Clogher Valley DEA) at Tuesday’s (November 3) Planning meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.