Northern Ireland Planning Service

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

Designation KB 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge.

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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 nodes of development, set in a landscape of high land, separated by the River Bann. The northern node is dissected by the A50, (Protected Route). It takes account of the role of the settlement by accommodating sites for new development, whilst protecting the extremely attractive natural surroundings. It also preserves the setting of the settlement, and prevents further intrusion of development into the countryside.

Protected Route

The A50 is a Protected Route as indicated on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge. Policy for the control of access to this route is contained in Policy AMP 3 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

Disused Transport Route

The disused rail track bed, as indicated on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge, could be used for transport or recreational purposes and is protected under Policy AMP 5 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI)

Katesbridge Wetland is designated as a SLNCI under Plan Proposal BC 06 as indicated on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge.

Area of Archaeological Potential (AAP)

An AAP is defined in Katesbridge as indicated on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge. Policy for the protection of archaeological remains is contained in PPS 6 - Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage.

Local Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs)

The following areas are designated as a LLPAs. Policy for the control of development in LLPAs is contained in Policy CVN 4 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation KB 02 Local Landscape Policy Area Katesbridge
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • River Corridor and Mill Race with associated vegetation, including views of listed Kate McKay's Bridge;
  • Locally significant building (in ruins) on Ardbrin Road and associated vegetation;
  • Significant tree lined road linking the two parts of the settlement;
  • Setting of Presbyterian Church, Rectory and Motte.
Designation KB 03 Local Landscape Policy Area Katesbridge
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/24 - Katesbridge.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • Wetland with associated vegetation and nature conservation interest;
  • Pond;
  • Disused railway line embankment and associated vegetation.
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