Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 101·5.43
Presumption Against Out-of-Centre Food Stores in Specified Towns
A policy presumption against out-of-centre food store and supermarket development is established for Ballyclare, Crumlin, and Randalstown due to the likely considerable adverse impact on town centre health.
As part of the Council's town centre first approach and based on evidence arising from the Retail and Commercial Leisure Study undertaken for the Plan Strategy, a policy presumption against out of centre food store/supermarket uses is introduced in the towns of Ballyclare, Crumlin and Randalstown as such development is likely to have a considerable adverse impact on the health of these centres.
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