BALLYMONEY
OPEN SPACE

The Plan identifies major areas of existing open space for information purposes.  Policies relating to open space are contained within PPS 8: Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation. All existing open space, whether identified in development plans or not, is protected under Policy OS1 of PPS 8.

In post war private housing areas in the town there has been a failure to provide any significant open space for children’s play or amenity purposes. The Department, consistent with Planning Policy Statement 7 ‘Quality Residential Environments’, in recent years requires appropriate open space provision in new housing layouts.

Open Space Zoning

The following site is zoned for recreational land and open space, subject to compliance with the key site requirements and other requirements for the development of each site consistent with relevant planning policy including current Planning Policy Statements and the specific considerations related to the submission of planning applications:
 

Open Space Zoning BYO 01 Joey Dunlop Centre, Playing Fields Extension (15.49 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. A pedestrian and cycle link shall be incorporated into the development of     this recreational land facilitating safe and convenient pedestrian and cycling     movement between the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre and the town. 2. A 5 metre wide belt of trees of native species shall be planted along the     south west boundary.

The progressive implementation of the Riverside Park over the past 20 years has been a great success, and the Plan retains the remaining large open space zoning from the last Plan, which would provide a substantial link to the extensive grounds of the Joey Dunlop Centre, off Garryduff Road.