Northern Ireland Planning Service

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

Designation BW 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/17 - Ballyward.

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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 has been drawn to take account of the role of the settlement, by accommodating sites for new development, whilst protecting the extremely attractive natural surroundings within Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It will preserve the setting of the settlement and prevent further intrusion of development into the countryside. It excludes land to the north, to protect the disused rail bed, and prevents ribbon development along Station Road.

Social Housing

The Housing Needs Assessment has identified a social housing need of 2 dwellings for Ballyward. 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.

Protected Route

The A50 is a Protected Route as indicated on Map. No. 2/17 - Ballyward. Policy for the control of access to this route is contained in Policy AMP 3 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

Disused Transport Routes

The disused rail track bed, as indicated on Map. No. 2/17 - Ballyward, could be used for transport or recreational purposes and is protected under Policy AMP 5 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

Area of Archaeological Potential (AAP)

An AAP is defined in Ballyward as indicated on Map No. 2/17 - Ballyward. Policy for the protection of archaeological remains is contained in PPS 6 - Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Ballyward is located within the Mourne AONB. The AONB was designated in 1986, under the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands Order (Northern Ireland) 1985 in recognition of its exceptional scenic quality.

Local Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs)

The following areas are designated as LLPAs. Policy for the control of development in LLPAs is contained in Policy CVN 4 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation BW 02 Local Landscape Policy Area Ballyward Road
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/17 - Ballyward
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity of this area are listed below:
  • Ballyward Lodge and associated plantings behind the stone wall, which form an attractive approach to the settlement from the southern side;
  • Listed Church, its setting and views;
  • Ballyward House and gardens;
  • Gargarry Cottage, a locally significant building and its associated vegetation;
  • Stream corridor and associated landforms.
Designation BW 03 Local Landscape Policy Area Old Station
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/17 - Ballyward
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • Setting and views of listed Station and Station House, including signal box and barn;
  • Disused railway line and associated vegetation.
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