Omagh is the county town of Tyrone and the main service centre for a rural area stretching from the Sperrins at Gortin to Fintona, Dromore and Trillick. On the register we have approvals in and around the town: house alterations in Omagh (2024), retention of a carport and store in Omagh (2026), an infill dwelling near Trillick (reserved matters, 2023) and an outline dwelling near Carrickmore (January 2026).
The plan that applies in Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Local Development Plan 2030: Plan Strategy was adopted on 16 March 2023. PPS 21 no longer applies here. Rural housing is assessed under the council’s own HOU policies, design under DE01 to DE03 and landscape under L01 to L03. The Local Policies Plan is still in preparation; until then the Omagh Area Plan 1987 – 2002 remains relevant for some designations.
Applications we handle around Omagh
- Infill / rounding off (HOU13)our Trillick approval was an infill site. The council’s checklist asks for a clear frontage plan.
- Replacement dwellings and buildings (HOU08, HOU09)block plan, curtilage and, where demolition is involved, a bat survey.
- Redevelopment of a former dwelling site (HOU10)a supporting statement addressing all four criteria.
- Farm dwelling (HOU11)evidence of an active farm business operating for at least six years.
- Householder applicationextensions and alterations in Omagh’s estates (fee £347).
- Retrospective / retention applicationregularising works already built, such as our 2026 Omagh carport.
- Certificate of lawfulness of existing use or developmentproving that older works or uses are immune from enforcement.
- Listed building and advertisement consentsin the town centre on High Street and Market Street.
Landscape and constraints
- Sperrin AONB north of Omagh (Gortin, Greencastle): a landscape and visual impact assessment is needed for some proposals under L01 to L03.
- The Strule, Camowen and Drumragh rivers: flood plains in and around the town.
- Open drumlin and upland countryside: design (DE03) and integration are central to rural houses.
Why Omagh clients use us
Fermanagh and Omagh is the fastest council in Northern Ireland (average processing time 8.4 weeks, a median; DfI April to June 2026) but its validation checklist is strict. We prepare to the checklist so the application is accepted first time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the local number for Omagh?
Call our Omagh line, 028 8217 0001, or our main office on 028 9591 6888. Email info@niplanningpermission.co.uk.
Can I apply retrospectively for a carport or shed in Omagh?
Yes. A retrospective (retention) application is assessed against the same policies as a new proposal. We secured retention of an integral side carport and rear storage shed in Omagh in June 2026.
We confirm the current policy position for your site before you apply.
How the main application types work in Northern Ireland
- Outline permission and reserved matters
- Outline permission settles the principle. Reserved matters are the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale left for later approval. Fee £515 each for a single dwelling, or £1,035 for a full application for one dwelling.
- "Householder" applications
- Not a separate consent. It is a full application for works to an existing house, made on the NI Planning Portal's householder form, with a fee of £347 per dwelling.
- Change of use
- A material change of use needs permission. £842 for a change of use to a dwelling; £307 per 75 m² for other changes of use. An HMO is a sui generis use and needs planning permission as well as a licence under the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (NI) 2016.
- Certificates of lawfulness
- Certificate of lawfulness of existing use or development (section 169) or of proposed use or development (section 170). Northern Ireland has a single five-year immunity period (section 132), proved with evidence.
- Listed building consent and conservation area consent
- Separate from planning permission and free to apply for. Conservation area consent still applies in Northern Ireland to demolition in a conservation area.
- Advertisement consent
- Express consent for signage, fee £231.
Fees from the Planning (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, in force since 1 April 2025. Confirm the fee on the DfI planning fees page before you submit.
Approvals we have secured near Omagh
Full · Granted
Retention of a carport and storage shed
Omagh
LA10/2026/0471/F · Decision Jun 2026
Outline · Granted
Detached dwelling and garage (outline)
near Carrickmore
LA10/2025/0775/O · Decision Jan 2026
Full · Granted
House alterations
Omagh
LA10/2024/0302/F · Decision May 2024
Decisions from the public NI Planning Register (Mid Ulster: the council's own portal), where NI Planning Permission Ltd is recorded as agent. Locations are shown by village or area only.
Decision times, fees and the planning office for this area are on our Fermanagh and Omagh council guide. Average processing time for local applications in Apr–Jun 2026 (a median): 8.4 weeks (DfI Planning Statistics).
How to work with us
- Call or email
Send the site address (or postcode) and a line about what you want to do.
- Free initial view
We check the plan, constraints and planning history and tell you honestly what is realistic.
- Site appraisal
Where needed, a site appraisal to confirm the policy route and the reports your application will need.
- Drawings & application
We prepare the drawings, statements and forms and submit through the Planning Portal.
- Through to decision
We deal with the case officer and consultees and keep you updated until the decision.
Planning advice in Omagh
Send the site address and a line about your plans. A member of our planning team will reply, usually the same working day.