Natural Heritage Areas
We are committed to the protection of our natural heritage. there are many types of Nature Designation, for example Local Nature Reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Natura 2000 Sites.
Collectively we call these "Nature Conservation Sites" Lists and maps of these are available from the links below:
List of Nature Conservation Sites in North Ayrshire (Excluding Isle of Arran)| (PDF 193KB)
Map of Nature Conservation Sites in North Ayrshire (Excluding the Isle of Arran|) (PDF 100KB)
Nature Conservation Sites on the Isle of Arran| (PDF 198KB)
Other information on Nature Conservation is available from the websites below:
Ayrshire Biodiversity Action Plan|
Scottish Natural Heritage|
RSPB|
Scottish Wildlife Trust|
Development Plans
Planning Services
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House
Irvine
KA12 8EE
Tel: 01294-324300
e-mail: LDP@north-ayrshire.gov.uk|