Northern Ireland Planning Service

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

Designation FS 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/21 - Finnis.

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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 to consolidate development, whilst preventing ribboning along Dree Hill and encroachment into the surrounding countryside. It provides development opportunities in line with the scale, character and role of this compact settlement.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Finnis 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 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 FS 02 Local Landscape Policy Area Finnis
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/21 - Finnis
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • River Lagan corridor and associated vegetation;
  • Setting and views of St. Michael's Church and church tower, from Carrigagh Road and Dree Hill;
  • Views and setting of Rath in relation to settlement.
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