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Settlement Proposals
Small Settlements
Glenone is closely associated with the
larger Portglenone village (in Ballymena Borough Council area) from which it is
physically separated by the River Bann.
Designation
GE 01
Settlement Development Limit
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A settlement development limit is designated as
identified on Map No. 95a - Glenone.
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The settlement development limit is designated
to include existing development commitments and retain its compact settlement
form, while preventing ribboning and encroachment into the surrounding
countryside. It excludes land of high environmental quality and wildlife value
along the River Bann.
Designation
GE 02
Local Landscape Policy Area
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as
identified on Map No. 95a – Glenone, Map No. 1 - Countryside and Map No. 95b –
Local Landscape Policy
Areas.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental
quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below:
- Knockanhead is a significant localised landform which forms a good backdrop to
the settlement, is visible in the wider landscape and contributes to the setting
of the settlement;
- Visually important stand of mature trees on Knockanhead;
- River Bann and Claudy River corridors and associated vegetation are important
landscape features, and acts as wildlife corridors;
- Archaeological interest of the area between Knockanhead and the River Bann and
historic crossing point.
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Designation
GE 03
Local Landscape Policy Area
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as
identified on Map No. 95a – Glenone, Map No. 1 - Countryside and Map No. 95b –
Local Landscape Policy
Areas.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental
quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed below:
- Listed bridge over the River Bann, including its setting and views;
- River Bann and associated vegetation is an important landscape feature and
acts as a wildlife corridor;
- Visually important stands of mature trees.
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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.
Click here to view Map 95a - Glenone
Click here to
view Map 95a - Glenone Local Landscape Policy Area
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