Northern Ireland Planning Service

Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Dromore Environment and Conservation ( Page 1 of 2)

Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI)

Ballymaganlis Wood is designated as a SLNCI under Plan Proposal BC 06 as indicated on Map No. 2/03a - Dromore.

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Conservation Area

Dromore Conservation Area was designated in 1992. It is identified for information on Map No. 2/03a - Dromore and Map No. 2/03b Dromore Town Centre.
Development proposals within the Conservation Area will be assessed in accordance with prevailing regional planning policy as currently set out in PPS 6 Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage and design guidance contained in the booklet Dromore Conservation Area (DOE (NI), September 1992).
In addition to its built heritage importance, the Conservation Area contains significant features of landscape value including the River Lagan, Dromore Park, the setting of Percy Lodge, the setting of the Cathedral and the setting of St. Colman's Roman Catholic Church and Parochial Hall.

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Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs)

The following areas are designated as ATCs. Policy for the control of development in ATCs is contained in the Addendum to PPS 6, Areas of Townscape Character.
Designation DE 43 Area of Townscape Character Mount Street
An ATC is designated within Dromore as identified on Map No. 2/03a Dromore.
Key features of the area, which will be taken into account when assessing development proposals, are as follows:
  • The buildings in Mount Street are recently built two storey stepped terraced with slated roofs and smooth plaster finishes painted in pastel colours. The massing and rhythm of the road fronted terrace provide an appropriate lead into the Conservation Area.
Designation DE 44 Area of Townscape Character Meeting Street
An ATC is designated within Dromore as identified on Map No. 2/03a - Dromore.
Key features of the area, which will be taken into account when assessing development proposals, are as follows:
  • The buildings in Meeting Street are recently built two storey stepped terraced houses with slated roofs and smooth plaster finishes painted in pastel colours. The massing and rhythm of the road fronted terrace provide an appropriate lead into the Conservation Area.

Area of Archaeological Potential (AAP)

An AAP is defined in Dromore as indicated on Map No. 2/03a - Dromore and Map No. 2/03b - Dromore Town Centre. Policy for the protection of archaeological remains is contained in PPS 6 - Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage.
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