Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 91·DM 1.4
Local Employment Sites - Alternative Uses Criteria
Alternative uses on Local Employment Sites will only be considered if the site has been unused for 12 months, marketing has found no viable business interest, and the proposed use is compatible with remaining businesses and local character.
Proposals for alternative uses within these sites will only be considered favourably by the Council where:
(a) The site or building in question has been disused for at least 12 months;
(b) It is demonstrated that despite marketing of the site or building for at least 12 months there has been no viable interest for other business or industry use; and
(c) The alternative use proposed would not result in conflict or be incompatible with the remaining businesses at the site or be materially detrimental to the specific character and amenity of the immediate area.
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