Northern Ireland Planning Service

Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Churchbay Local Landscape Policy Area (LLPA)

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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.
Designation CBL 01 Church Bay LLPA
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.
  1. The southern boundary of this LLPA is defined by the Rathlin Island Coastline.
  2. The northern boundary is defined by the topographical step which provides the backdrop to the settlement of Church Bay.
  3. 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.
  4. The eastern boundary incorporates the Listed Buildings of the kelpstore and the boathouse, which played significant roles in the development of Church Bay.
  5. 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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