Northern Ireland Planning Service

Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Bushmills Industry, Business and Distribution

The following existing industrial site is designated for retention for employment purposes, consistent with Draft PPS 4: Industry, Business and Distribution, policy IBD 3:
Industrial Designation BSI 01 Old Bushmills Distillery (15.95 ha.)
This historic distillery is of major employment and tourism significance for Bushmills.
In addition a further 5.7 hectares of land is zoned for proposed industry. This is consistent with the RDS, which advocates a generous supply of land for employment purposes.

Industrial Zoning

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The following sites are zoned for industrial development, subject to compliance with the key site requirements and other requirements for the development of the site consistent with relevant planning policy including current Planning Policy Statements and the specific considerations related to the submission of planning applications:
Industrial Zoning BSI 02 Old Bushmills Distillery Northern Extension (4.98 ha.)
Key site requirements:
  • All new development shall provide a high quality of layout and design, with a range of elevational treatment of buildings.
  • A 5 metre wide belt of trees of native species shall be planted along the northern and eastern boundaries.
  • The site shall be landscaped to soften and shield the visual impact of buildings on the surrounding countryside.
  • The access shall be through the existing distillery complex.
Industrial Zoning BSI 03 Old Bushmills Distillery Southern Extension (0.77 ha.)
Key site requirements:
  • All new development shall provide a high quality of layout and design, with a range of elevational treatment of buildings.
  • A 5 metre wide belt of trees of native species shall be planted along the southern and western boundaries.
  • The access shall be through the existing distillery complex.
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