Northern Ireland Planning Service

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

Designation LM 01 Settlement Development Limit
A settlement development limit is designated as identified on Map No. 2/26 - Leitrim.

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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 provide development opportunities commensurate with the scale, character and role of this linear settlement. It seeks to prevent ribboning and encroachment into the extremely attractive natural surroundings, within the Mourne Area of Natural Beauty (AONB). It excludes land to the south of Leitrim along the disused railway line.

Social Housing

The Housing Needs Assessment has identified a social housing need of 2 dwellings for Leitrim. 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. 2/26 - Leitrim, could be used for transport or recreational purposes and is protected under Policy AMP 5 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

Area of Townscape Character (ATC)

The following area is designated as an ATC. Policy for the control of development in ATCs is contained in the Addendum to PPS 6, Areas of Townscape Character.
Designation LM 02 Area of Townscape Character Leitrim
An ATC is designated as identified on Map No. 2/26 - Leitrim.
Key features of the area which will be taken into account when assessing development proposals are as follows:
  • A settlement that has grown up around the crossroads and is dominated by the mid 1800s two storey gabled dwelling / shop and public house to the west of the four roads;
  • The listed St. Mary's RC Chapel and graveyard is a stone French Gothic style church with a prominent tower and spire, typical of later 19th century churches;
  • 'Leitrim Inn' public house is a double pile two storey painted render building with a slate roof built in stages from the early to mid 19th century;
  • A double semicircular arched rubble-built bridge, circa 1850, carries Ballydrumman Road over the river;
  • To the southeast side of the crossroads is a traditional farm outbuilding that offers enclosure to this side of the crossroads.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Leitrim 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 LM 03 Local Landscape Policy Area Leitrim
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 2/26 - Leitrim
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below:
  • River and stream corridors and associated vegetation.
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