Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle Borough: Countryside and the Coast (Page 1 of 4)
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Introduction
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.
Areas of International and National Conservation Importance
A number of Areas of International and National Nature Conservation Importance are located within Moyle District and comprise the following:
| Location | Conservation Type |
|---|---|
| Ramsar | SPA |
| Garron Plateau | SPA |
| Sheep Island | SPA |
| RathlinIsland | SPA |
| Breen Wood | cSAC |
| Garron Plateau | cSAC |
| North Antrim Coast | cSAC |
| Rathlin Island | cSAC |
| Carrick-a-Rede | ASSI |
| Garron Plateau | ASSI |
| Giants Causeway & Dunseverick | ASSI |
| Glenariff | ASSI |
| Rathlin Island - Ballycarry | ASSI |
| Rathlin Island - Ballygill North | ASSI |
| Rathlin Island - Kinramer South | ASSI |
| Rathlin Island Coast | ASSI |
| Runkerry (Part of) | ASSI |
| Sheep Island | ASSI |
| Tievebulliagh | ASSI |
| Torr Head | ASSI |
| Tow River Wood | ASSI |
| White Park Bay | ASSI |
| Tievebulliagh | ASI |
| Loughaveema | ASI |
| Carey River | ASI |
| Glenariff Waterfalls | ASI |
| North Antrim Coast | ASI |
| Rathlin Island | ASI |
| Giants Causeway | NNR |
These areas of International and National Importance are identified on Map No 5 – Moyle District. 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
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