Northern Area Plan 2016
Ballymoney Borough: Finvoy

Finvoy is located 7 kilometres south of Ballymoney on the B62 Finvoy Road between Ballymoney and Rasharkin. It has its origins in a loose scattering of houses and other buildings along the old Finvoy Road where, over time, modern infill housing development created a more consolidated grouping. Realignment of the road has created two distinct clusters of development. The northern cluster includes Finvoy Parish Church, Knockan’s Lodge private nursing home, and a number of modern private dwellings. The southern grouping includes two small housing developments at Greystone Road and Hebron Heights.

Finvoy has limited local services and community facilities. As a result of the small-scale development in the hamlet over recent years, the population has increased from an estimated 100 in 1991 to 150 by 2001. Finvoy is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.

The development limit defines a boundary around the existing hamlet, restricting any further linear expansion but providing a number of infill opportunities. Any development will be required to be in character, in terms of density, height and design, with the existing built form.

The Plan identifies major areas of existing open space for information purposes. Policies relating to open space are contained within PPS 8: Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation. All existing open space, whether identified in development plans or not, is protected under Policy OS1 of PPS 8.

Any proposals for development within this area will be considered within the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan. Where additional degree of control is considered necessary this is specified below.

No development which would damage the integrity of this LLPA will be approved.