Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Churchbay Local Landscape Policy Area (LLPA)
The following LLPA is designated on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/09 – Church Bay. 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.
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Designation CBL 01 Church Bay LLPA
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A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/09 – Church Bay. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. - The southern boundary of this LLPA is defined by the Rathlin Island Coastline.
- The northern boundary is defined by the topographical step which provides the backdrop to the settlement of Church Bay.
- To the west, the LLPA enclosed the cliffs that are visually significant to Church Bay when the settlement is viewed on approach from the Ballycastle direction.
- The eastern boundary incorporates the Listed Buildings of the kelpstore and the boathouse, which played significant roles in the development of Church Bay.
- The LLPA contains the two designated SLNCIs of Church Quarter and Mullindress and the Church Bay Raised Beach Complex. It also contains the Manor House and Rathlin Harbour Listed Buildings.
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