Northern Ireland Planning Service

Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Ashfield/Gowdystown

Designation AG 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/14 - Ashfield/Gowdystown.

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The settlement development limit has been drawn to take account of land with extant planning permission for housing and sites that have not yet been approved, but are at a stage in the planning application process where there is a reasonable expectation that approval will be granted.
The settlement development limit is designated around two existing clusters of development, surrounded by undulating countryside. It recognises the role of the settlement and consolidates its compact form, whilst accommodating sites for new development. It protects the character of the settlement as well as its extremely attractive natural surroundings.

Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI)

Rowantree Moss is designated as a SLNCI under Plan Proposal BC 06 as indicated on Map No. 2/14 - Ashfield/ Gowdystown.

Local Landscape Policy Area (LLPA)

The following area is designated as a LLPA. Policy for the control of development in LLPAs is contained in Policy CVN 4 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation AG 02 Local Landscape Policy Area Ashfield
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/14 - Ashfield/ Gowdystown.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • Locally significant listed building Ashfield House, with its setting, associated views and vegetation, which form a very attractive entrance feature to the node known as Ashfield;
  • Setting of Old Mill building, including Mill Race on Killysorrell Road;
  • Significant trees along Killysorrell Road provide a setting for the listed building.
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