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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)

Other natural heritage assets will be designated through the LDP process. The Landscape Character Assessment undertaken for the Plan Strategy has identified a number of distinctive landscapes that are

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

The Council will support proposals that generate energy from a renewable resource where they are, either individually or cumulatively, compatible with policies to safeguard and enhance our natural her

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

Landscape Character and Visual Impact (a) The landscape is capable of accommodating the development without significant detrimental impact on landscape character or visual amenity. This includes the e