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Settlement Proposals
Villages
Ballymoney Borough
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RASHARKIN
SETTLEMENT DESIGNATION
Rasharkin is located 12 kilometres south of Ballymoney. Until recently the
village was dominated by public authority housing. Within the last few years,
however, a number of private housing developments have been completed and
others are currently under construction at July 2004.
A good range of educational, health, and community facilities are
available within the settlement, but the range of shops is more limited. A
number of derelict and vacant premises along Main Street, in what is the
commercial centre of the village, detract from its general appearance.
There are a number of locally important manufacturing and other commercial
businesses providing significant employment for residents of Rasharkin and the
surrounding rural area.
The village has good road links to Ballymoney, Ballymena and Kilrea, 4
kilometres to the west, however pubic transport connections are limited.
In 2001 the population of Rasharkin was 855, after 30 years of gradual
decline from a peak of 1,000 in 1971. Rasharkin is designated a Large Village
in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation RN 01
Settlement Development Limit
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A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/08 –
Rasharkin.
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The development limit will consolidate the existing settlement form, and
ensure that any new development is convenient to all the village’s facilities.
HOUSING
The following Table sets out the provision of housing in Rasharkin at July
2004.
Table 1: Housing Provision, July 2004
| Allocation 1998-2016 |
94 |
| Completions 1998-July 2004 |
36 |
| Under Construction July 2004
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23 |
| Commitments July 2004 |
72 |
| Windfall Allowance |
2 |
| Urban capacity housing zonings |
22 |
| Urban fringe housing zonings
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44 |
Housing Zonings (Existing Commitments)
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The following housing sites have planning permission and are identified on Map
No. 2/08 - Rasharkin:
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| Location |
Number of dwellings to
be completed |
Site area (ha.) |
Commenced July 2004
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Map reference |
| Rear of 1-7 Church Road |
62 |
1.76 |
Yes |
RNH 01 |
| The Birches |
9 |
0.61 |
Yes |
RNH 02 |
| 9 Church Road |
5 |
0.20 |
No |
RNH 03 |
| 14 Main Street |
5 |
0.19 |
No |
RNH 04 |
| The Birches extension |
9 |
0.84 |
No |
RNH 05 |
| 21-27 Main Street |
3 |
0.11 |
No |
RNH 06
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Housing Zonings, Urban Capacity
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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:
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Housing Zoning RNH 07
38 Main Street (0.14 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements.
1. Development shall be within the range of 25 to 35 dwellings per hectare.
2. The preferred access shall be on to Main Street.
3. Any development proposal shall identify all trees worthy of retention and
ensure that no activity, works or storage takes place within the limit of
the
crown spread of the trees, or a distance of half the height of the
trees,
whichever is the greater.
4. Dwellings shall be orientated towards the Main Street frontage.
5. Development shall not exceed two storeys in height and shall reflect the
vernacular character of development in the village.
6. The boundary on to Main Street shall be defined by a masonry wall.
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Housing Zoning RNH O8
Lands to the rear of 28 & 30 Main St. (0.07 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements
1. Development shall be within the range of 25 to 35 dwellings per hectare.
2. Development shall have regard for the privacy of adjacent properties.
3. The development of this site may require additional lands to provide an
access to a public road.
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Housing Zoning RNH 09
31- 37 Main Street. (0.14 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements.
1. Development shall be within the range of 25 to 35 dwellings per hectare.
2. The site could also accommodate a mixed-use development including
residential as well as retail and/or other commercial uses appropriate for
a
village centre.
3. Redevelopment of the site shall reinstate the built frontage, maintaining
the existing building line and respecting the height, scale and proportions
of
buildings on this part of Main Street.
4. External materials shall include a slated roof, using natural slate or an
appropriate man-made equivalent, and smooth rendered painted external
walls. Any proposed shop fronts shall be of timber construction with a
painted finish, incorporating elements of vernacular design.
5. Security shutters shall be integrated into the shop fronts and fully
recessed
into the front wall of the building.
6. The access to the site shall be from Main Street preferably towards the
northern end of the frontage.
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Housing Zoning RNH 10
Lands adjacent to playground, Bamford Pk. (0.22 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements
1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare.
2. A private shared access shall be located at the southern end of the site
frontage, retaining the maximum number of trees on the south western
boundary.
3. Details of the treatment of the north eastern boundary shall be submitted
with any future planning application.
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Housing Zoning RNH 11
Lands east of Bellmount. (0.15 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements.
1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare.
2. A footway shall be provided along the frontage of the site.
3. Development shall be single storey and have regard for the relationship
with adjacent dwellings.
4. The access shall be via Bellmount.
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Housing Zoning RNH 12
Lands west of St. Patricks P.S. (0.21 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements.
1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare.
2. Any development proposal shall identify all trees worthy of retention and
ensure that no activity, works or storage takes place within the limit of
the
crown spread of the trees, or a distance of half the height of the
trees,
whichever is the greater.
3. The access to this site shall be from Gortahar Road which shall be widened
to 5.5m along the frontage of the site
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Housing Zonings, Urban Fringe
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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:
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Housing Zoning RNH 13
Lands south of Glebe Park (1.32 ha.)
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Key Site Requirements
1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare
and
shall not exceed two storeys in height.
2. Access shall be from Glebe Road.
3. The layout and design shall have regard for the treatment of the exposed
south western boundary visible from Bann Road.
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Housing Zoning RNH 14
Lands adjacent to 30 Church Road (0.84 ha.)
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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 Church Road.
3. Dwellings shall be orientated to face on to Church Road.
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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:
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Community Zoning
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The following site is zoned for community facilities purposes on Map No. 2/08
- Rasharkin:
Community Zoning RNC 01
21a - 23 Main Street and adjacent lands to the rear. (0.71 ha.)
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A community regeneration project is proposed for the village under the
International Fund for Ireland’s Community Regeneration and Improvement
Special Programme (CRISP). The project, which is to be undertaken by Rasharkin
Community Association, will include redevelopment of commercial properties on the Main Street frontage and an adjacent farmyard. Some 800 square metres of
new commercial and residential floor-space and a community office will be provided.
This development proposal, complemented by environmental improvements in
the adjoining section of Main Street, will create a stronger commercial centre
in Rasharkin, additional employment opportunities and greatly improve the appearance of the village.
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 AREAS (LLPAs)
Any proposals for development within this area will be considered within
the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation RNL 01
Drumbolcan LLPA
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/08 –
Rasharkin.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental
quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
1. This LLPA on the eastern edge of Rasharkin includes Drumbolcan Park,
nearby
woodlands and the earthworks of Drumbolcan fort.
2. This area provides an attractive setting for the entrance to the village
from Duneany Road.
3. Part of this LLPA is also a Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance.
Designation RNL 02 Glebe LLPA
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Designation RNL 02
Glebe LLPA
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No.
2/08 – Rasharkin.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the
environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed
below.
1. This LLPA includes the pasture slopes rising from Bann Road towards
the
village, is visually important in enhancing the setting of
Rasharkin.
2. It also includes the former Turnpike House, a locally significant
building
and Rasharkin Old Church, a medieval parish church site with
post-medieval
church ruins.
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Map
2/01b is not available (please
contact Londonderry DPO)
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