Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 94·DM 2.7
Established Industrial and Business Use - New Buildings and Site Expansion
New buildings or site expansion for established rural enterprises are acceptable if there is demonstrated business need, significant local economic contribution, and the development respects rural character with local biodiversity benefits.
Proposals involving a new building(s) and/or an expansion of the existing site area will be acceptable where it is demonstrated that: (a) There is a business need for the proposal and relocation of the enterprise is not feasible for operational or employment reasons; (b) The proposal will make a significant contribution to the local economy; and (c) The development will respect rural character, be appropriately integrated into its surroundings and deliver local biodiversity benefits.
Source — /Users/richardhill/Documents/planning-arch-project/data/documents/antrim-newtownabbey/LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025).pdf