Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 97·DM 4.3
Alternative Site Location for Farm or Forestry Development
Exceptionally, a suitable alternative site away from existing farm buildings may be acceptable if it is essential for efficient business functioning, has demonstrable environmental or health and safety grounds, or is needed to protect nearby residents' amenity.
DM 4.3 Exceptionally the use of a suitable alternative site away from the existing buildings on the holding may be acceptable where:
(a) It is essential for the efficient functioning of the farm or forestry business;
(b) There are demonstrable environmental or health and safety grounds to substantiate this; or
(c) Where there is a need to protect the amenity of nearby residents.
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