Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 98·DM 5.2
Farm Diversification - New Buildings Exception
New farm buildings may be permitted exceptionally where no existing building is available because they are essential for farm operations or existing buildings cannot feasibly be reused or adapted.
Exceptionally a new building may be permitted where it has been demonstrated that there is no existing building available to accommodate the proposal, either because they are essential for the operation of the existing farm business or their reuse, even with adaptation, is not feasible.
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