Northern Area Plan 2016
Coleraine Borough: Moneydig

Moneydig is a crossroads settlement located 5 kilometres to north west of Kilrea, a short distance west of the A54 Coleraine to Kilrea road. Its character is strongly influenced by the local landscape which is dominated by hedgerows and trees, rather than any built form. The area to the north of the settlement is affected by the presence of a statutory monument, Daff Burial Ground.

The core of the settlement is small, with further dwellings outside it to the south along Moneydig Road. The large employment site to the north along Carrowreagh Road formerly provided local employment, however this is presently vacant. There is a community hall within the hamlet, and a church outside it to the north. Some local employment is provided by the adjacent beauty clinic. Moneydig is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.

The development limit is tightly drawn around the core of the hamlet in recognition of its limited range of services and facilities. Some modest development opportunity exists in terms of infill sites and redevelopment. 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 PPS8.