Northern Ireland Planning Service

Northern Area Plan 2016
Ballymoney Borough: Rasharkin (Page 2 of 2)

Housing Zonings, Urban Fringe
The following sites are zoned for housing development subject to compliance with the key site requirements and other requirements for the development of each site consistent with relevant planning policy including current Planning Policy Statements and the specific considerations related to the submission of planning applications:
Housing Zoning RNH 13 Lands south of Glebe Park (1.32 ha.)
Key Site Requirements
  1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare and shall not exceed two storeys in height.
  2. Access shall be from Glebe Road.
  3. The layout and design shall have regard for the treatment of the exposed south western boundary visible from Bann Road.
Housing Zoning RNH 14 Lands adjacent to 30 Church Road (0.84 ha.)
Key Site Requirements
  1. Development shall be within the range of 15 to 25 dwellings per hectare.
  2. The development of this site may require additional lands to provide an access to Church Road.
  3. Dwellings shall be orientated to face on to Church Road.
Industry, Business and Distribution
The following existing industrial site is designated for retention For employment purposes, consistent with Draft PPS 4: Industry, Business and Distribution, policy IBD 3:
Industrial Designation RNI 01 Site at Glebe Road (0.89 ha.)
This site is currently in general industrial use.

Community Facilities

Community Zoning RNC 010
The following site is zoned for community facilities purposes on Map No. 2/08 - Rasharkin:
21a - 23 Main Street and adjacent lands to the rear. (0.71 ha.)
A community regeneration project is proposed for the village under the International Fund for Ireland’s Community Regeneration and Improvement Special Programme (CRISP). The project, which is to be undertaken by Rasharkin Community Association, will include redevelopment of commercial properties on the Main Street frontage and an adjacent farmyard. Some 800 square metres of new commercial and residential floor-space and a community office will be provided.
This development proposal, complemented by environmental improvements in the adjoining section of Main Street, will create a stronger commercial centre in Rasharkin, additional employment opportunities and greatly improve the appearance of the village.

Open Space

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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
Local Landscape Policy Areas (LLPAs)
Any proposals for development within this area will be considered within the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan.
Designation RNL 01 Drumbolcan LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/08 - Rasharkin.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This LLPA on the eastern edge of Rasharkin includes Drumbolcan Park, nearby woodlands and the earthworks of Drumbolcan fort.
  2. This area provides an attractive setting for the entrance to the village from Duneany Road.
  3. Part of this LLPA is also a Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance.
Designation RNL 02 Glebe LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/08 - Rasharkin.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This LLPA includes the pasture slopes rising from Bann Road towards the village, is visually important in enhancing the setting of Rasharkin.
  2. It also includes the former Turnpike House, a locally significant building and Rasharkin Old Church, a medieval parish church site with post-medieval church ruins.
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