Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 86·5.17
Town Centres and Retailing - Retail Sector Importance
The retail sector is a major economic driver in the Borough, supporting approximately 20% of jobs and contributing to economic prosperity. The vitality and viability of existing commercial centres must be maintained and protected from adverse effects of out-of-centre development.
Our Borough offers a well-established and vibrant retail sector, which contributes significantly to the economic prosperity of the area and attracts visitors and inward investment. The retail sector is a source of significant employment supporting almost 20% of our Borough's jobs and it is imperative that the vitality and viability of the Borough's existing commercial centres is maintained and protected from the adverse effects of competing out of centre development.
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