Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
Strategic Plan Framework: Settlement Development Limits

A settlement development limit is defined for each city, town, village and small settlement in the Plan Area. They are designated in Volumes 2 and 3 of the Plan. Settlement development limits are defined following a detailed assessment of each settlement in accordance with regional policy as part of the Countryside Assessment. This has involved a detailed analysis of each settlement, including specific roles and functions, environmental issues, availability of services, community facilities, infrastructure and spare capacity, and current development pressures. Detailed consultation has been carried out with other statutory bodies. Further details are contained in the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.

Development proposals within settlement development limits will be considered in the context of all prevailing regional planning policy and with any relevant Plan Policies and Proposals.