Designation DV 01 Settlement Development Limit

A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/05 – Dervock.

The development limit will consolidate the existing village and ensure that any new housing is convenient to all local facilities.

HOUSING

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

Table 1: Housing Provision, July 2004
 

Allocation 1998-2016	71
Completions 1998-July 2004	15
Under Construction July 2004	20
Commitments July 2004	62
Other housing zonings	27

 

Housing Zonings (Existing Commitments)

The following housing sites have planning permission and are identified on Map No. 2/05 – Dervock:   Location Number of dwellings to be completed Site area(ha.) Commenced July 2004 Map reference Castlecatt Road 36 1.54 Yes DVH 01 The Brambles 6 0.37 Yes DVH 02 210 Knock Rd. 4 0.07 Yes DVH 03 20 Carncullagh Rd. 7 0.16 No DVH 04 Stroan Road 26 1.10 No DVH 05

Housing Zonings

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 DVH 06 Rear of 10-15 Church Street (0.29 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development will require additional lands to provide an access from     Castlecatt Road. 3. A footway shall be provided along the site frontage and be linked to the     existing network. 4. Adequate privacy screening shall be provided along the boundary with the     Recreation Grounds and adjacent properties.

 

Housing Zoning DVH 07 Rear of 250 Castlecatt Road (0.21 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. Only one access shall be provided to service this site from Toberdoney Road. 3. A footway shall be provided along the frontage of the site. 4. 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. 5. The natural stone wall along the road frontage shall be retained or reinstated     subject to access requirements. 6. The development shall be so designed to create a built frontage along the     adjacent approach roads to the village in keeping with the vernacular buildings     in the vicinity.

 

Housing Zoning DVH 08 30 Carncullagh Road (0.35 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development will require additional lands outside the site boundary to     provide an access from Carncullagh Road, and adequate visibility splays. 3. Dwellings at the road frontage shall be orientated on to Carncullagh Road.

 

Housing Zoning DVH 09 Rear of 138 –140 Knock Road (0.35 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. The development will require additional lands to provide an access from Knock     Road. The siting of the access shall ensure compliance with the appropriate     junction spacing standards. 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.

 

Housing Zoning DVH 10 Rear of 122 Toberdoney Road (0.13 ha.)

Key Site Requirements 1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare. 2. Development shall be restricted to the Toberdoney Road frontage in order to     preserve the rural character of the Dervock River corridor, which lies within an     LLPA, and to reflect the roadside character of existing development. 3. An access complying with the Department’s normal standards shall be provided     to Toberdoney Road. 4. Only one access shall be provided to service this site from Toberdoney Road. 5. Development shall have regard for the adjacent river flood plain that affects    the eastern part of the site.

VILLAGE CENTRE DESIGN

The centre of Dervock is somewhat unusual in that it has no market square or diamond, a characteristic feature of many rural settlements in the area. There is no built form which can be readily recognised even as an informal village centre.  The only sense of formality is provided by the Market House and the widened main street on the approach to the bridge along Knock Road.

Following on from the recently completed CRISP and the physical and environmental benefits which this brought to the village, the Plan will, through the development control process, seek to create a more clearly defined village centre.

Remnants of the historic streetscape can be seen on Castlecat Road, Toberdoney Road, and Carncullagh Road east of the bridge. The vernacular building form in the centre of the village is typically twostorey, rough cast finish, with traditional sash-type window openings.

The Market House dominates the centre of the village, both visually and physically.  New development must remain subservient in height and scale to this focal building, and will not therefore be permitted to exceed two storeys.

New shop fronts should have a simple vernacular painted timber surround. Windows and doors may be colour-coated aluminium if desired. Security shutters must be fully recessed into the fabric of the building.

On-street parking may be acceptable, otherwise parking must be provided to the rear.

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 open space: Open Space Zoning DVO 01 Dervock River Banks (0.50 ha.)

This wetland, which includes an area of mature planting extending north from the bridge, has potential as an informal amenity area within the village. It is within a Local Landscape Policy Area, and shall be retained for amenity use as an extension of the Riverside Park.

DERVOCK AREA OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL

An Area of Archaeological Potential has been identified in Dervock, and is shown on the Settlement Map (Map No. 2/05). 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 give further guidance on this matter.

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 DVL 01 Dervock River LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/05 – Dervock. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. This LLPA covers the centre of Dervock and lands defining the village setting     to the north and the south along the Dervock River corridor. 2. This LLPA includes visually significant tree groups.

 

Designation DVL 02 Dervock River East LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/05 – Dervock. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. The LLPA is positioned to the south west of the village and includes the river     corridor and the meadows to the north, which are important to the village     setting.