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Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
District Proposals: Bessbrook (Page 2 of 2)

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Transportation

Protected Route

The A25 is a Protected Route as indicated on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook. 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 Bessbrook tramway track bed, as indicated on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook could be used for transport or recreational purposes and are protected under Policy AMP 5 of PPS 3 - Access, Movement and Parking.

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Environment and Conservation

Conservation Area

Bessbrook Conservation Area was designated in 1983. It is identified for information on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook.
Development proposals within the Conservation Area will be assessed in accordance with prevailing regional policy and with the design guidance contained in the booklet Bessbrook Conservation Area (DOE (NI), October 1983.

Areas of Townscape Character (ATCs)

The following areas are designated as ATCs. Policy for the control of development within ATCs is contained in Addendum to PPS 6 – Area of Townscape Character.
Designation BK 08 Area of Townscape Character Mount Charles
An ATC is designated as identified on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook. The architectural and historic character is such that this area would merit Conservation Area status.
Key features of the area, which will be taken into account when assessing development proposals, are as follows:
  • The finely detailed dwellings of Mount Charles were built to house the mill management with generous rear allotment type gardens. The layout of the development anticipated by 100 years the Radburn principle, (popular in the 1960s), whereby vehicular access is confined to the rear of houses with pedestrian access to the front, arranged through green landscaped areas;
  • The terraced houses at Mount Charles North are two storeys with a red brick finish on the ground floor and a grey dash finish at first floor level. There is a mixture of window styles including bay windows. The roofs are grey slate. To the rear of each property is a one-metre high red brick wall and red ridge tile on top acting as an enclosure. Some houses have timber canopies with slated roofs;
  • The houses at Mount Charles South are semi-detached with slated hip roofs, plain windows and a mixture of red brick and grey dash finishes. The red brick forms a band at first floor level with grey dash above up to eaves level. The ground floor is a grey dash.
Designation BK 09 Area of Townscape Character Chapel Road
An ATC is designated as identified on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook. The architectural and historic character is such that this area would merit Conservation Area status.
Key features of the area, which will be taken into account when assessing development proposals, are as follows:
  • The buildings on Chapel Road, on which St. Peter and St. Paul’s RC Chapel and Parochial House are located, comprise both single and two storey detached and semi-detached houses. These dwellings, built in the early 1900’s, are a mixture of smooth painted plaster finishes with quoins, stonework finishes and dash finishes;
  • The buildings on Chapel Road include the listed former School Masters House at 23 Chapel Road. These type of buildings represent the advent of Bessbrook middle class merchants and professionals who expressed their independence by building houses on individual sites. This contrasts with the compact terraces and geometric square of the village proper.

Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes

Derrymore House and The Wood House is designated as a Historic Park, Garden and Demesne under Plan Proposal NC 13 as indicated on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook. Policy for the protection of Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes is contained in PPS 6 - Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Part of Bessbrook is located within the Ring of Gullion AONB as identified on Map No. 3/02a - Newry North, Bessbrook. The AONB was designated in 1991 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 within LLPAs is contained in Policy CVN 4 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation BK 10 Local Landscape Policy Area Convent Hill South  
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this LLPA are listed below:
  • The Convent, a local landmark building set on a height above Bessbrook and adjacent to the Rath;
  • Two monuments including their associated landforms and vegetation;
  • Hedgerows and trees.
Designation BK 11 Local Landscape Policy Area Convent Hill North
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 3/02a - Newry North, Bessbrook.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this LLPA are listed below:
  • Bessbrook Presbyterian Church, Manse and associated grounds and vegetation;
  • Christ Church (C of I) including associated grounds and vegetation;
  • Graveyards including associated grounds and vegetation.
Designation BK 12 Local Landscape Policy Area Mcknight's Hill
A LLPA is designated as identified on Map No. 3/02a – Newry North, Bessbrook.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this LLPA are listed below:
  • Derrymore House (National Trust), Woodhouse (listed), parkland setting, woodland, new planting and associated lands;
  • The Millpond and surrounds;
  • The Camlough and Bessbrook River corridors and associated wetlands;
  • Monument including its views and settings;
  • Listed building including its views and settings;
  • Disused Bessbrook tramway;
  • Nature conservation value.
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