Northern Ireland Planning Service

Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Ballyroney

Designation BY 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/16 - Ballyroney.

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The settlement development limit has been designated 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 reasonable expectation that approval will be granted.
The settlement development limit has been drawn to take account for the role of the settlement, accommodating sites for new development while protecting the extremely attractive natural surroundings. It will preserve the setting of the listed buildings, Lackan House, the old station, the church and in particular prevent further intrusion of development into the countryside along Lackan Road or beyond Ballyroney Bridge.

Social Housing

The Housing Needs Assessment has identified a social housing need of 5 dwellings for Ballyroney. It is envisaged that this will be met through the development control process.
Details of the social housing allocation and associated methodology are contained in the Population and Housing Technical Supplement.

Disused Transport Route

The disused rail track bed, as indicated on Map. No. 2/16 - Ballyroney, could be used for transport or recreational purposes and are protected under Policy AMP 5 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

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 BY 02 Local Landscape Policy Area Ballyroney
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/16 - Ballyroney.
Those features and areas that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of these areas are listed as the following:
The views and setting of the Post Office (disused), (listed) and the Ballyroney Presbyterian Church including the physical and visual linkages between these historical buildings provide historical interest;
The Ballyroney Bridge (listed) and the River Bann corridor, including associated mature vegetation provides an historical as well as local wildlife habitat and nature conservation interest;
The surrounding steep hills and woodland acts as a backdrop to the settlement. This setting and the disused railway including the railway halt significantly contribute to the character of Ballyroney
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