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DM 13.4Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
The Council will operate a presumption against development in the vicinity of the airport that would be subject to unacceptable amenity impact by virtue of aircraft noise disturbance. In assessing pro
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DM 45.2(c)Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
Impact on Local Communities and Residential Interests (c) The proposal addresses any detrimental impact on communities, residents and local amenity, including assessment of the impacts that may arise
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DM 53.2Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)
It must be demonstrated that the proposal will bring an overall net social, environmental and economic benefit without having a likely unacceptable adverse effect: (a) On human health; (b) In terms of
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