boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR <strong>2012</strong> – <strong>2018</strong> & BEYOND Chapter 6: Built & Natural Heritage<br />
Table 7: Natural Heritage Areas<br />
No. Site Status Site<br />
Code<br />
1. Lough Arrow pNHA 001673 5.7km<br />
2. Feenagh & Bunnamuck pNHA 001905 12.3km<br />
Loughs<br />
3. Carrane Hill Bog NHA 002415 14.3km<br />
4. Kilronan Mountain Bog NHA 000617 12.7<br />
5. Corrigeenroe Marsh pNHA 000596 3.2km<br />
6. Druman’s Island pNHA 001633 2km<br />
(Lough Key)<br />
7. Fin Lough pNHA 001636 3.6km<br />
8. Drumhierny Wood NHA 001412 12.5km<br />
9. Lough Drumharlow pNHA 001643 6.14km<br />
Approx. distance<br />
from Boyle LAP<br />
Boundary<br />
pNHA 001631 Adjoining boundary<br />
10. Drum Bridge (Lough<br />
Key)<br />
11. Tawnytaskin Wood pNHA 001651 0.9km<br />
(Lough Key<br />
12. Hogs Island (Lough pNHA 001638 1.75km<br />
Key)<br />
13. Tullaghan Bog NHA 001652 5km<br />
14. Cornveagh Bog NHA 000603 6.7km<br />
15. Bella Bridge Bog NHA 000591 7.8km<br />
16. Ardagh Bog pNHA 001222 9.2km<br />
17. Bellanagare Bog pNHA 000592 14.13km<br />
18. Cloonshanville Bog pNHA 000614 9.6km<br />
19. Tullaghanrock Bog pNHA 002013 14.6km<br />
20. Lough Gara pNHA 000587 2.12km<br />
21. Bricklieve Mountains &<br />
Keishcorran<br />
Development in or near Designated Sites<br />
pNHA 001656 6km<br />
Planning authorities must ensure that any development proposal which is likely to<br />
have a significant effect on a Special Area of Conservation, Natural Heritage Area,<br />
Special Protection Area for birds, or other <strong>area</strong> designated under statute for the<br />
conservation of features of natural or geological interest, or other designated <strong>area</strong>, is<br />
authorised only to the extent that the <strong>plan</strong>ning authority is satisfied it will not<br />
adversely affect the integrity of the <strong>area</strong>. Such a proposal must be subject to an<br />
appropriate assessment of its implications for the <strong>area</strong>, if it is clear, on the basis of a<br />
preliminary examination, that the project could have a significant effect on the <strong>area</strong>.<br />
All aspects of the proposal, which could, themselves or in combination with other<br />
proposals, affect the <strong>area</strong>’s conservation objectives, should be identified.<br />
6.2.2 Nature Conservation, the Wider Countryside & Biodiversity<br />
While protected <strong>area</strong>s, cover a significant part of the country, approximately 90% of<br />
the country lies outside of this network. There are many other sites, which are of<br />
<strong>local</strong> importance for geology, flora and fauna. In Boyle, there are many undesignated<br />
<strong>area</strong>s of natural and semi-natural vegetation. These natural heritage <strong>area</strong>s are coming<br />
under increased developmental pressure. A sustainable approach requires that natural<br />
heritage is conserved and protected for the benefit of future generations. This all<br />
requires that any development proposal must take account of and protect the<br />
amenities of the designated <strong>area</strong> and in particular the reasons for its designation.<br />
This <strong>plan</strong> will also help in the identification and preservation of habitats and<br />
proposed protected views. In addition, RCC is preparing a Biodiversity Plan, which<br />
will form a part the next <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Heritage Plan.<br />
The Boyle River flows from Lough Gara in the west through Boyle town to Lough<br />
Key and from there it drains through Oakport Lough and Lough Drumharlow (Eidin)<br />
into the Shannon. This system is one of the important angling centres in the Shannon<br />
region with good coarse fishing for Bream, Roach, Rudd, Hybrids, Perch, Tench, Eel<br />
and Trout. A short section of canal branches off the Boyle River a short distance to<br />
the north-east of Boyle town.<br />
The River system is accessible to the public at Boyle town with two amenity <strong>area</strong>s<br />
(Mocmoyne and the Pleasure Grounds) and via a riverside walk which extends on<br />
the south side of the river from opposite the Mill at the western end of the town to<br />
Bridge Street and from Bridge Street to the Pleasure Grounds on the north side of the<br />
river. Waterways Ireland have developed an amenity walkway and fishing facilities<br />
along the canal in Boyle, which branches off the river.<br />
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