CORKEYSETTLEMENT DESIGNATION
Corkey is located 3 kilometres south of Loughguile. It comprises a cluster
of private dwellings and public authority housing
groups around St. Anne’s Primary School. A number of local service facilities have
been established a short distance north of the settlement. There was a small
increase in the population of Corkey from an estimated 130 in 1991 to 160 by 2001. Corkey is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation CO 01
Settlement Development Limit
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A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No.
2/13 – Corkey.
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The development limit will allow for infill development within the
existing built up area of the hamlet. Any development will be required to
be in character, in terms of density, height and design, with the existing built
form.
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.
LOCAL LANDSCAPE POLICY AREA (LLPA)
Any proposals for development within this area will be considered under
the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation COL 01
Killagan Water LLPA
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No.
2/13 – Corkey.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the
environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed
below.
1. The LLPA includes the distinctive landform to the north and west of
the
hamlet, locally significant vegetation, Killagan Water and
its tributaries and
associated vegetation.
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