Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Cushendun

Cushendun is located off the A2 coast road approximately 20 kilometres to the south east of Ballycastle. It developed mainly on the northern side of the Glendun River, and is largely the legacy of the renowned early twentieth century architect Clough Williams Ellis. Since 1954 most of the settlement and the parkland around Glenmona to the north has been owned by the National Trust, which has diligently preserved the integrity and character of its estate. Cushendun’s picturesque coastal setting in the heart of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, together with its unique architectural inheritance, resulted in designation as a Conservation Area in 1980. An important tourist attraction in the Glens, with modest retail, catering and social facilities, Cushendun is designated a Hamlet in the Settlement Hierarchy in Volume 1 of the Plan.

The development limit will consolidate the existing form of the hamlet. Housing proposals will be restricted to small-scale infill sites. Any new development will be required to be in character with the existing built form in terms of density, height and design.