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Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Our Priorities (a) Antrim and Newtownabbey is a place where people of all ages value their health and wellbeing and look after it in a variety of ways and encourage others to do so too; (b) Exercise a

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In 2030 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough will have a reputation as an excellent, attractive and diverse place in which to live and work. It will be a place that all citizens can take pride in and that

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

It is important that the Council seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of those who live within the Borough. Open spaces should be protected and accessible for all to enjoy and the creation of acc

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where the necessary infrastructure, works and/or contributions can be secured satisfactorily by means of planning conditions attached to planning permissions, this will be done. If this cannot be achi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In countryside locations, the Council will support a proposal for new or enhanced tourist amenities, attractions and recreational facilities where this will result in a sustainable form of development

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Proposals for new or enhanced groups of self-catering chalets, holiday cabins, and caravan or camping sites will be supported where they: (a) Form extensions to existing tourist accommodation sites; (

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

For caravan, cabin or chalet proposals in the rural area, visual impact and access arrangements will be important considerations. Proposals will need to demonstrate what landscaping measures will be p

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will promote appropriate opportunities for the reuse of disused transport routes, such as disused railway lines or waterways and will operate a presumption against development that would p

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

All proposals for car parking will need to demonstrate that the proposal is compatible with adjoining land uses and will not significantly contribute to an increase in congestion nor be detrimental to

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

It is necessary to achieve a sustainable balance between prosperity and protection of our environment. Therefore, it is important that public utilities, including major projects, respect and visually

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Proposals for overhead electricity lines will be acceptable where it has been demonstrated all the following criteria are met: (a) They avoid areas identified for their landscape importance as set out

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In established residential areas, the Council will only support proposals for the redevelopment of existing buildings, or the infilling of currently vacant sites (including extended garden areas) to a

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Residential development proposals of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or more, will be expected to provide well designed, safe and accessible public open space as an integral part of the ove

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

A reduction in these open space standards will be considered in the case of apartment development or where the development is designed to integrate with and make use of adjoining public open space.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will take account of the guidance in relation to private open space provision for new residential development proposals as set out in the supplementary planning guidance document, Creating

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Public open space is an intrinsic element of any housing development not only for design quality but also for social and recreational purposes. It can include informal green amenity space, communal gr

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Developers should also make adequate provision for private open space in a variety of formats dependent on the type of residential unit proposed. Private garden space is particularly important for new

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

DM 20.1 The Council will support proposals for Traveller accommodation where a demonstrable need has been identified through a local housing needs assessment for the specific form of accommodation (gr

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will also expect new development proposals to facilitate and improve linkages and accessibility to local community infrastructure and help maximise opportunities to promote healthy and act

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council recognises the importance of our Borough's open space and green infrastructure not only in meeting the recreational needs of our communities, but also for its contribution to health and we

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council's Leisure Strategy 2017-2030 'More People. More Active. More Often' aims to improve public accessibility to the Council's six leisure centres and associated recreational facilities and ens

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In order to support the continued provision of good quality community infrastructure the Council will also afford protection to existing community facilities that still serve, or have the ability to s

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council also wishes to take the opportunity afforded by new residential development to help deliver improvements in our Borough's community infrastructure and assist in promoting better health and

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

PLACEMAKING AND GOOD DESIGN A Vibrant & Liveable Place 9

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Be designed with people, not vehicle movement, as the primary focus and promote linkages to nearby places, paths, streets and open spaces, and be designed to encourage social interaction and healthier

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Enhance where possible existing or proposed public realm areas;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Ensure that any open space required is high quality, appropriate and well integrated into the overall layout, with linkages made to existing green and blue infrastructure networks;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Incorporate an appropriate landscaping scheme (hard and soft landscaping) which includes proposals for the treatment and retention of existing trees and other landscape features;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Promote biodiversity by incorporating sites of wildlife interest and enhanced landscape measures such as the provision of bird boxes and nesting sites;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Policy DM 27: Rural Design and Character DM 27.1 The Council will support development in the countryside where it is sited to integrate sympathetically into its surroundings and respects rural charac

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Integration DM 27.2 Development will be acceptable where it is demonstrated, when viewed from surrounding public vantage points, that: (a) The site for the proposed development has the capacity to ab

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

All proposals for development in the countryside will be expected to address biodiversity impact and be accompanied by a detailed landscaping scheme, which retains or reinstates traditional boundaries

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where a site cannot be readily identified from critical viewpoints, it does not obviate the need for careful site selection to ensure the proposed building blends into its surroundings and is of a hig

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

New accesses are often a visible feature of new development in the countryside and on occasion can be more obtrusive than the building itself, particularly if they include ornate walls, gates and fenc

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

All advertisements should be designed and located to respect the character and appearance of the area and buildings where they are proposed. Care must also be taken not to prejudice public safety and

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Advertisements can have a significant impact on the integrity of our historic environment and in such cases particular consideration will be given to their design, scale, size, materials and method of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In assessing advertising and signage proposals the Council will take account of relevant supplementary design guidance, including design guides relating to Conservation Areas.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Development proposals that would affect an Historic Park, Garden or Demesne will only be permitted where it is demonstrated that: (a) They will not lead to the loss of, or cause harm to, the overall c

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Developers will be required to submit evidence relating to the impact of their proposals on the following matters together with the details of any potential mitigation measures: (a) The archaeological

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In all cases where development is to be permitted that will result in the loss of distinctive features, the Council will attach planning conditions requiring the developer to undertake accurate record

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In order to assess the impact of development on Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes, the Council will consider proposals against a range of criteria. For those Historic Parks, Gardens and Demesnes wh

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

This will be achieved by: (a) Ensuring adequate protection is afforded to natural heritage assets when considering new settlement limits and land allocations for development in the Local Policies Plan

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will operate a presumption in favour of development that protects, and where appropriate enhances, the overall landscape character, seascape character and specific landscape features of ou

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

These comprise our Borough's most important landscapes recognised for their scenic quality and environmental value, which given their sensitivity to change the Council considers are worthy of protecti

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council has identified the following Strategic Landscape Policy Areas and their precise boundaries will be brought forward in the Local Policies Plan: • Belfast Basalt Escarpment; • Carnmoney Hill

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

These comprise those features and areas within and adjoining the settlements of our Borough considered to be of greatest amenity value, landscape quality or local significance and therefore worthy of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Our Borough has a rich diversity of contrasting landscapes, which combine to provide a unique resource of significant environmental and scenic quality, as well as being important economic, recreationa

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

In assessing the impact of development proposals on our Borough's landscape, the Council will give careful consideration to the following matters: (a) The degree to which development will affect the v

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To inform the Council's assessment of landscape impacts, a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, proportionate to the development in question, will be required to accompany planning applications in

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will only support development in a Strategic Landscape Policy Area where it meets any site specific policy (see DM 40.5 and DM 40.6) and all the following criteria are met: (a) The proposa