Cloghmills functions as a local service centre for its surrounding rural hinterland with a good range of retail, commercial, community and educational facilities.  Recreational facilities are, however, limited, relative to the size of the village. A substantial number of private sector dwellings have been built over the past decade, a reflection of its growing residential function. By 2001 the population of Cloghmills had reached 1,224.

The village has good road links to both Ballymoney, 15 kilometres to the north west, and Ballymena, 16 kilometres to the south. It is located a short distance east of the A26 key transport corridor, but has limited public transport connections.  Cloghmills is designated a Large Village in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.

The development limit, which has generally been defined around the existing built up area, will consolidate the village form and ensure that any new housing is convenient to all local facilities.
 

Designation CS 01 Settlement Development Limit

A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/04 - Cloghmills.

HOUSING

The following Table sets out the provision of housing in Cloghmills at July 2004.

Table 1: Housing Provision, July 2004

Allocation 1998-2016	132
Completions 1998-July 2004	98
Under Construction July 2004	3
Commitments July 2004	6
Windfall Allowance	5
Urban capacity housing zonings	49
Urban fringe housing zonings	27

 

Housing Zonings (Existing Commitments)

The following housing site has planning permission and is identified on Map No. 2/04 – Cloghmills:   Location Number of dwellings to be completed Site area (ha.) Commenced July 2004 Map reference Adj. 48 Strand Pk 3 0.06 Yes CSH 01

Housing Zonings, Urban Capacity

The following sites are zoned for housing development 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:

Housing Zoning CSH 02 Lands to the rear of 16-16b Drumadoon Rd. (0.65 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development of this site will require additional lands to provide an access     to Drumadoon Road. 3. A footway shall be provided at the site frontage and linked to the existing     network.

 

Housing Zoning CSH 03 Gardens to the side of 36 Loughill Rd & to the rear of 27-30 Rosemount (0.32 ha.)

Key Site Requirements. 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development of this site may require additional lands to provide an access     to Loughill Road. 3. A footway shall be provided at the site frontage and linked to the existing    network.

 

Housing Zoning CSH 04 Lands adjacent to & at the rear of 42 Main Street. (0.39 ha.)

Key Site Requirements. 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The access to this site may be from either Main Street and/or Rosedermot     Road.

 

Housing Zoning CSH 05 Lands east of Ballycregagh Rd. (0.76 ha.)

Key Site Requirements. 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The design of the development shall reflect the informal character of the     mill complex on the site and should incorporate where practical existing     features such as the mill chimney. 3. The development shall include provision of an area of public amenity open     space along the river frontage, with dwellings orientated towards the river. 4. The development of the site will require additional lands to provide an     access to Ballycregagh Road.

 

Housing Zoning CSH 06 Lands south of 9 Drumadoon Rd. (0.48 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development of this site may require additional lands to provide an access     to Drumadoon Road. 3. Dwellings shall be orientated towards Drumadoon Road.

Housing Zoning, Urban Fringe

The following site is zoned for housing development, 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:

Housing Zoning CSH 07 Lands west of Princess Gardens (1.31 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development of this site will require additional lands to provide an access     to Drumadoon Road. 3. Footpath links shall be provided to the existing network.

INDUSTRY, BUSINESS AND DISTRIBUTION

The following existing industrial site is designated for retention for employment purposes, consistent with Draft PPS 4: Industry, Business and Distribution, policy IBD 3:
 

Industrial Designation CSI 01 Site at Ballycregagh Road (1.45 ha.)

3.2 This site is currently in use for storage and distribution.

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.
 

Open Space Zoning

The following site is zoned for recreational open space: Open Space Zoning CSO 01 Lands west of Reid’s Transport Depot (2.52 ha.)

This area has been zoned for proposed recreation and open space, particularly to meet a need for a football pitch in the village.

CLOGHMILLS AREA OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL

An Area of Archaeological Potential has been identified in Cloghmills and is shown on the Settlement Map (Map No. 2/04). This area may contain archaeological remains and developers are strongly advised to liase with the Department before submitting any proposals in this area. Section 6.10 of Volume 1 of this Plan and Policy BH 3 of PPS 6 provide further guidance on this matter.

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 CSL 01 Cloghmills Water LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/04 – Cloghmills. 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 river corridor and associated industrial heritage buildings,     particularly on the north side of the river, enhancing the character and setting     of the village.

Map 2/01b is not available (please contact Londonderry DPO)