Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Bushmills Open Space

Bushmills generally has an adequate provision of open space both for passive and active recreation based on PPS 8: Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation. The private housing developments of the past 20 years however tend to have very limited or no incidental open spaces. The Department, consistent with PPS 7: Quality Residential Environments, requires appropriate open space to be provided in new housing.

The Plan identifies major areas of existing open space for information purposes. Policies relating to open space are contained within PPS 8: Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation. All existing open space, whether designated in development plans or not, is protected under Policy OS1 of PPS 8.