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Policy Aim for Artificial Modification of Watercourses
13.38Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The aim of this policy is to minimise the potential flood risk impact and adverse consequences for the environment associated with the modification of watercourses. This aim has taken account of and i
flood-riskdrainageenvironmentalArtificial Modification of Watercourses - Environmental Impact
13.39Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The artificial modification of watercourses through culverting or canalising is widely accepted as an environmentally unsustainable practice, as such operations will often adversely impact upon the la
flood-riskdrainageenvironmentalprotection-from-floodingAcceptability of Watercourse Modification Proposals
13.40Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Such proposals run contrary to the Council's aim of making space for water and will therefore only be acceptable in exceptional circumstances.
flood-riskdrainageenvironmental