MAGHERAHONEYSETTLEMENT DESIGNATION
Magherahoney is located approximately 15 kilometres north east of
Ballymoney, at the junction of Coolkeeran Road and Fivey Road. It
includes the public authority housing estate at Erinvale Park and adjacent
recreational open space, together with a cluster of local services and facilities on the
northern side of the River Bush. There has been no new housing in the hamlet in recent
decades. The 2001 population of Magherahoney was approximately 100.
Magherahoney is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the
Plan.
Designation MY 01
Settlement Development Limit
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A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No.
2/17 – Magherahoney.
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The development limit relates to the existing hamlet and consolidates the
cluster of housing on the south side of the river and the
service facilities to the north. It provides opportunity for small-scale development. Any
development will be required to be in character, in terms of density, height and
design, with the existing built form.
There has been a history of flooding in parts of the hamlet, given its
location adjoining the River Bush, This may have implications
for any future development proposals on land adjacent to the river.
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 within
the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation MYL 01
Bush River LLPA
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No.
2/17 – Magherahoney.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the
environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed
below.
1. The corridor of the River Bush is a visually important asset and a
prominent
feature of the hamlet.
2. The LLPA also includes St Macnisius’ RC Church and the former mill to
the
north, which is a locally significant building.
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