The following Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI’s) are designated in the locations identified on Map No 2a Metropolitan Castlereagh and clarification Map nos. 2c – 2q:

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Ballyregan Glen as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below:

• Archaeological sites and monuments and their surroundings – an unnamed, flat topped mound within the townland of Dunlady; and
• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – a heavily wooded river glen, with steeply incised banks and extensive views across Dundonald, north of Grangewood housing development.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Cairnshill as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Archaeological sites and monuments and their surroundings – an unnamed enclosure site located between the Fourwinds roundabout and Cairnshill Primary School, opposite Briarhill; and
• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – a heavily wooded river glen with steeply incised banks and associated public pathways.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Cregagh as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance - Public open space area with local playground, designed as part of Cregagh housing estate.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Cregagh Glen as identified on Map
No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – Cregagh Glen, a heavily wooded river corridor with mixed tree coverage, a waterfall feature and extensive views across Belfast. A public pathway runs through the glen, accessed from Upper Knockbreda Road.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Dunlady Glen as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – A steep stream corridor and glen with associated vegetation and extensive
  views across Dundonald and beyond, separating high-density residential development from institutional/industrial land.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Forster Green as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest –
  The heavily wooded grounds and open space areas of Forster Green Hospital, which provide an important local landscape resource and create a sense of place.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Fort/Ballyhanwood as identified
on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Archaeological sites and monuments and their surroundings – An unnamed
  rath site located south of No. 1 Fort Road, from which there are extensive views across Dundonald and beyond;
• Area of local amenity importance – Areas of open space associated with
  No. 33 and No. 21 Ballyhanwood Road, adjacent to a stream; and
• Area of local nature conservation interest – Mixed tree cover.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Hillfoot as identified on Map No.
2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Archaeological sites and monuments and their surroundings – An unnamed enclosure site, which sits on a steep slope rising to the south; and
• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – A river corridor with mature mixed trees and attractive vistas over Belfast.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Knockbreda as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Listed building and its surroundings – Knockbreda Church of Ireland located along Church Road.
• Area of local amenity importance with local nature conservation interest – Tennis courts along Purdy’s Lane, Knockbreda Parochial Hall, Knockbreda Cemetery and the grounds of Knockbreda Parish Church, which contains a
  war memorial. The area contains stands of mature trees, especially along
  the eastern boundary.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Moat/Enler as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Archaeological sites and monuments and their surroundings – A number of unnamed sites; an early Mesolithic occupation site in Ballymaglaff; a 17th century watermill site in Ballylisbredan; a medieval 17th century settlement
  site in Ballyoran; and the Dondonald site, which comprises a modern church
  (St Elizabeth’s) on the site of a medieval church and graveyard, with coffin
  lid and possible souterrain, comprising a Motte (scheduled), to the north of Moat Park, from which there are extensive views;
• Area of local amenity importance - The grounds of St Elizabeth’s Church of Ireland, a locally important building; a graveyard to the east of the church;
  the landscaped Moat Park, to the northeast of a bowling green; a pond area and playground located to the west of East Link Road; and Dundonald Primary School with the associated playing fields, pitches and tennis courts; and

Area of local nature conservation interest – The Enler River and associated riverbanks.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Newtownbreda as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance – The grounds, playing fields and tennis courts of Newtownbreda High School, linked to a small public park based on a river corridor; and

Area of local nature conservation interest – Significant conifer tree groups within
the school grounds, along the western boundary and deciduous tree coverage
along the river corridor.

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated at Tullycarnet as identified on Map No. 2a – Metropolitan Castlereagh and on clarification Map No. 2b – Metropolitan Castlereagh Local Landscape Policy Areas showing the full extent of LLPAS affecting Metropolitan Castlereagh.

Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below: -

• Area of local amenity importance – Tullycarnet Park, a municipal park located on steeply sloping ground, with panoramic views in a northerly direction over Belfast. The park comprises a nursery, playground, pavilion and bowling green.
• Area of local nature conservation interest – Includes stands of mature trees.