Settlement Proposals
Small Settlements

CREAGH

 

Designation CH 01
Settlement Development Limit
 

A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 90a- Creagh.
 

The settlement development limit is designated to provide development opportunities in line with the scale, character and role of this linear settlement, while preventing ribboning and encroachment into the surrounding countryside, and excluding lands of high environmental quality and wildlife value along the Moyola River. The settlement as designated is associated with the former airfield site, which is primarily in industrial and agricultural use. This area is considered in Part 3 of the Plan.

Designation CH 02
Local Landscape Policy

 

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 1 - Countryside, Map No. 90a – Creagh and Map No. 90b – Local Landscape Policy Areas.

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

  • Visually significant mature tree belt at the junction of the Creagh and Blackpark Roads, with its contribution to the setting of the settlement and nature conservation value;
     

  • Listed bridge over the Moyola River at Aughrim Road, including its setting and views;
     

  • Moyola River corridor and associated vegetation is an important landscape feature, and acts as a wildlife corridor.
     

Policy for the control of development in Local Landscape Policy Areas is contained in Policy CON 2 in Part 2 of the Plan.