Northern Area Plan 2016
Ballymoney Borough: Countryside and the Coast

Volume 1, Part 3 sets out the Regional planning context and the Plan’s strategic overview and designations relating to various designations that relate to the Plan area overall, or are of more than local significance. The following section addresses local issues relating specifically to nature conservation and historic landscapes.

A number of Areas of International and National Nature Conservation Importance are located within Ballymoney Borough and comprise the following:

These areas of International and National Importance are identified on Map No 2 - Ballymoney Borough. Further details are set out in the Countryside Assessment Technical Supplement.

Development proposals within or adjoining these areas will be assessed in accordance with prevailing regional policy as set out in PPS 2: Planning and Nature Conservation.

All Areas of International and National Nature Conservation Importance are also identified as Areas of Constraint on Mineral Development under Plan designation.