CURRAN
Designation
CU 01
Settlement Development Limit
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A settlement development limit is designated as
identified on Map No. 92a- Curran.
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The settlement development limit is designated
to provide development opportunities in line with the scale, character and role
of the settlement, while preventing ribboning and encroachment into the
surrounding countryside, and excluding surrounding lands of high environmental
quality and wildlife value.
Designation
CU 02
Local Landscape Policy Area
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as
identified on Map No. 92a – Curran, Map No. 1 – Countryside and Map No. 92b –
Local Landscape Policy
Areas.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental
quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
- Bivallate Rath on hill summit north of the A6, is a local landmark. The hill
is a distinctive element in the setting of the settlement;
- Hills rising gently from the settlement north-east and south serve to contain
it, and contribute to an attractive setting;
- River and stream corridors, and associated flood plain and flood embankments,
characterise the setting to the north, north-west and south west and provide
nature conservation interest;
- The old mill pond represents local industrial heritage;
- Listed bridge over the Moyola River, including its setting and views, is a
feature of the northern approach to the settlement.
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Policy for the control of development in Local Landscape Policy Areas is
contained in
Policy CON 2 in Part 2 of the Plan.
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view Map 92b - Curran Local Landscape Policy Area
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