Northern Area Plan 2016
Ballymoney Borough: Magherahoney

Magherahoney is located approximately 15 kilometres north east of Ballymoney, at the junction of Coolkeeran Road and Fivey Road. It includes the public authority housing estate at Erinvale Park and adjacent recreational open space, together with a cluster of local services and facilities on the northern side of the River Bush. There has been no new housing in the hamlet in recent decades. The 2001 population of Magherahoney was approximately 100. Magherahoney is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.

The development limit relates to the existing hamlet and consolidates the cluster of housing on the south side of the river and the service facilities to the north. It provides opportunity for small-scale development. Any development will be required to be in character, in terms of density, height and design, with the existing built form.

There has been a history of flooding in parts of the hamlet, given its location adjoining the River Bush, This may have implications for any future development proposals on land adjacent to the river.

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.