Mid Ulster District Council has approved two major development plans across the region.

Planning permission was granted for a business and road expansion at Maximus Crushing and Screening's Coalisland Road site in Dungannon.

New state of the art offices will be developed along with a new production facility.

Approximately 1km of new road between the Carland Road and Coalisland Road will also be constructed.

Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Cáthal Mallaghan, said: "This is a significant investment by Maximus which demonstrates growth in the screening industry and the sector's continued importance for the Mid Ulster economy and employment.

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"The new link road not only facilitates the company's expansion, but will also help to relieve congestion in Dungannon, which we all know is awaiting a much-needed bypass.

"This application also brings back into use the old brick works quarry which has lain derelict for a long time, and will contribute to further rejuvenation of this industrial land."

Outline planning permission was also granted to Acheson and Glover Limited for a major housing scheme.

The scheme is located at lands to the rear of 40 Ballyronan Road, adjoining Kilronan School in Magherafelt, and also includes open space and a new roundabout.

The Council approved the plans at its Planning Committee meeting on 04 December.

(CM)