Northern Area Plan 2016
Strategic Plan Framework: Settlements Development Opportunity Sites

Development Opportunity Sites are zoned in Ballymoney, Coleraine and Limavady and identified in the relevant Settlement volume. These are large, vacant or underused sites within the inner town, redevelopment of which will assist in meeting many of the Plan’s objectives, such as the promotion of vitality and viability in the town, enhancement of townscape, or replacement of unattractive features. The Plan generally proposes a range of uses on these sites, due to their location and size. Many sites have potential for the inclusion of a residential element, especially in upper floors. Specific guidance on each site is contained in the relevant section of the Settlement Section of the Plan. Other requirements may come forward when applications are assessed, and include new policy guidance and site specific considerations.