Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Hillsborough & Culcavy Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Areas of existing open space above 1 hectare are listed below and identified for information only on Map No. 4/001 – Hillsborough. Further details of each area of open space and smaller areas of open space below 1 hectare are contained in the Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation Technical Supplement.
Policy for the protection of open space is contained in
PPS 8 Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation. Policy OS 1 of PPS 8 will apply to all areas of existing open space whether or not they are indicated in the Plan Proposals Map for information.
Existing Outdoor Sport and Children’s Playing Space
| Location |
Outdoor Sport |
(Ha) Description |
| Ballynahinch Road |
2.24 |
Playing fields, council owned |
Existing Outdoor Sports Facilities within the Educational Sector
| Schools |
Area (Ha) |
Description |
| Downshire Special School |
1.54 |
Private playing fields |
Other Public Open Space Provision
| Location |
Area (Ha) |
Description |
| Hillsborough Fort grounds |
7.13 |
Fort grounds, grassed areas and lake walkways |
| Old Coach Road War Memorial |
5.18 |
Grassed area with war memorial |