Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
Protection of Natural Landscape 10.351 An important function of the City Hinterland area is to protect the natural amenity and biodiversity of the area. The Hinterland incorporates and includes many rivers and streams that are host to a number of and species. The area is also characterised by mature, longstanding trees and hedgerows which are key habitats for various birds and other wildlife. These natural features are the physical characteristics that define the Hinterland’s rural personality and makeup and therefore there is a real need to protect and enhance these natural features. The removal of extensive amounts of trees, hedgerows and historic walls or other distinctive boundary treatments will be discouraged.
Protection of Settlements
10.352 Existing settlements such as the four urban towns of Ballincollig, Blarney, Tower and Glanmire and the smaller settlements of Kerry Pike, Killeens and Upper Glanmire are surrounded by the Hinterland area. The integrity and the character of these towns settlements and villages should be respected.
Protection of Prominent and Strategic Hilltops and Ridges
10.353 The Hinterland is dominated by existing agricultural land that consists of both prominent, elevated hillsides and ridges, and valleys and rivers. It is important to protect these natural features from inappropriate development.
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