COUNTRYSIDE AND THE COAST
INTRODUCTION
Volume 1, Part 3 sets out the Regional planning context and the Plan’s
strategic overview and designations relating to various
designations that relate to the Plan area overall, or are of more than local significance.
The following section addresses local issues relating specifically to nature
conservation and historic landscapes.
AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE
A number of Areas of International and National Nature Conservation
Importance are located within Ballymoney Borough and comprise the
following:
| Ramsar |
Garry Bog |
| cSAC |
Garry Bog
Main Valley |
| ASSI |
Caldanagh Bog
Dunloy Bog
Garry Bog (Part 1)
Garry Bog (Part 2) |
| ASI |
Clontyfinnan |
These areas of International and National Importance are
identified on Map No 2 – Ballymoney Borough. Further details are set out
in the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.
Development proposals within or adjoining these areas will be assessed in accordance with prevailing regional policy as set out
in PPS 2: Planning and Nature Conservation.
All Areas of International and National Nature Conservation Importance are
also identified as Areas of Constraint on Mineral
Development under Plan designation.
SITES OF LOCAL NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE (SLNCIs)
Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCIs) are designated in accordance with PPS 2: Planning and Nature
Conservation. Sites are identified and protected on the basis of their flora, fauna or earth
science interest. Detailed descriptions of their characteristics are provided in
the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.
All SLNCIs are also designated as Areas of Constraint on Mineral
Developments at Designation COU 16 in Volume 1, Part 3 of the Plan.
Policy for the control of development within SLNCIs is contained in Volume
1, Part 2, Policy ENV 3 of the Plan.
Designation BSLNCI
Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI)
|
The following Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCIs) are
designated:
|
| BSLN 01 |
Aghenagerragh River Bog |
(Map No. 2/18) |
| BSLN 02 |
Altnahinch |
(Map No. 2/18) |
| BSLN 03 |
Ballycraig Rock |
(Map No. 2/19) |
| BSLN 04 |
Ballynagor |
(Map No. 2/20) |
| BSLN 05 |
Ballyratahan |
(Map No. 2/20) |
| BSLN 06 |
Ballyveely Bog |
(Map No. 2/21) |
| BSLN 07 |
Bellisle |
(Map No. 2/20) |
| BSLN 08 |
Black Lough |
(Map No. 2/22) |
| BSLN 09 |
Boyd's Bog |
(Map No. 2/23) |
| BSLN 10 |
Burnquarter |
(Map No. 2/24) |
| BSLN 11 |
Carnagal |
(Map No. 2/25) |
| BSLN 12 |
Carncullagh |
(Map No. 2/20) |
| BSLN 13 |
Castlequarter Lakes |
(Map No. 2/22) |
| BSLN 14 |
Craigs Upper |
(Map No. 2/19) |
| BSLN 15 |
Croaghan Bog (A portion of which is
situated within Moyle District) |
(Map No. 2/26) |
| BSLN 16 |
Culbane Bog |
(Map No. 2/21) |
| BSLN 17 |
Drumack Bog |
(Map No. 2/27) |
| BSLN 18 |
Drumbolcan |
(Map No. 2/27) |
| BSLN 19 |
Dunloy |
(Map No. 2/28) |
| BSLN 20 |
Frosses North |
(Map No. 2/29) |
| BSLN 21 |
Garry Lower |
(Map No. 2/30) |
| BSLN 22 |
Killycreen |
(Map No. 2/29) |
| BSLN 23 |
Kirkhill Bog |
(Map No. 2/30) |
| BSLN 24 |
Knockavrinnan Bridge |
(Map No. 2/21) |
| BSLN 25 |
Larrys Brae Dunloy |
(Map No. 2/28) |
| BSLN 26 |
Lislaban |
(Map No. 2/25) |
| BSLN 27 |
Long Mountain Bogs |
(Map No. 2/31) |
| BSLN 28 |
Mallaboy |
(Map No. 2/28) |
| BSLN 29 |
McCollum’s Hill South |
(Map No. 2/32) |
| BSLN 30 |
Moyan Road |
(Map No. 2/21) |
| BSLN 31 |
Quaw Burn |
(Map No. 2/32) |
| BSLN 32 |
River Main |
(Map No. 2/33) |
| BSLN 33 |
Saugh Island |
(Map No. 2/27) |
| BSLN 34 |
The Isles |
(Map No. 2/33) |
| BSLN 35 |
The Rock |
(Map No. 2/28) |
| BSLN 36 |
Whitehill |
(Map No. 2/27) |
AREAS OF CONSTRAINT ON MINERAL DEVELOPMENT
Designation BACMD 01
Areas of Constraint on Mineral Development
|
Areas of Constraint on Mineral Development are designated as identified
on Map No. 2 - Ballymoney Borough at the following locations:
1. Garry Bog Ramsar
2. Garry Bog cSAC
3. Main Valley cSAC
4. Caldanagh Bog ASSI
5. Dunloy Bog ASSI
6. Garry Bog (Part 1) ASI
7. Garry Bog (Part 2) ASI
|
By their nature, scale, location and duration of
operation, mineral developments frequently impact more severely on the environment than
any other form of development. They can damage or destroy sites of nature
conservation or earth science value and sites of historic or archaeological
interest. They can also have a significant visual impact on the landscape and have
an adverse effect on the amenity of the people living nearby.
Areas of Constraint on Mineral Developments are identified to safeguard
the most valuable and vulnerable areas of the environment within
the Borough from the detrimental effects of mineral extraction. Their
identification has taken account of nature conservation interests, the archaeological and
built heritage, landscape quality and character, visual prominence, amenity value
and geological/geomorphological interest.
In view of their scientific importance, all ASSIs, ASIs, Ramsar sites and
SPAs are designated as Areas of Constraint on Mineral
Developments. SLNCIs, the greater part of the AONB based Countryside Policy Areas (CPAs)
and small portions of the rural remainder are also designated as Areas of
Constraint on Mineral Developments.
Proposals for the development of mineral resources will be determined in accordance with prevailing regional planning policy,
current set out in MIN 3 of the Rural Strategy and, in addition, Policy COU 16 as
contained in Volume 1, Part 3 of the Plan. In respect of the lignite resource in the Ballymoney District see Policy MIN1 and Designation COU15 in Volume 1, Parts 2 and 3
of the Plan.
HISTORIC PARKS, GARDENS AND DEMESNES
The following Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes are designated.
Designation BHPG
Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes
|
The following Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of special historic
interest are designated as identified on Maps No.s 2/43 – 2/48:
1. Ballyhibistock House (Map No. 2/43)
2. Benvarden House (Map No. 2/44)
3. Leslie Hill (Map No. 2/45)
4. Lissanoure (Map No. 2/46)
5. Moore Lodge (Map No. 2/47)
6. O’Hara Brook (Map No. 2/48).
|
The Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special
Historic Interest listed above will be detailed in a register of Historic Parks,
Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest in Northern Ireland to be
published by the Environment and Heritage Service, DOE. The Register will
summarise the historical significance of the site and the contribution its planned
features make to the local landscape. It will also seek to encourage the public and
owners, to value and support the protection and maintenance of such sites.
Ballyhibistock House was built in the early 19th century. Part of the
demesne is now a turkey farm. Benvarden House was established in
the late 17th century. It is located adjacent to the River Bush. Leslie Hill was
founded in the mid 18th century and is located near the town of Ballymoney.
Lissanoure was founded in the 14th century. The house is private although there
is public access to the lake. Moore Lodge is located high above the River Bann. The
house dates from the mid 18th century and is private. O’Hara Brook is located adjacent
to the Ballymoney River. The house is private but the gardens are open to the
public on special days.
Prevailing regional policy for the protection of Historic Parks, Gardens
and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest is set out in PPS
6 Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage. Additional information about
the site is contained in the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.
Map Library
Map 2 Ballymoney (1.2 mb)
