Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 101·5.44
Role of Local and Village Shops
The policy recognises the important role that small local shops and village shops play in serving neighbourhood needs and providing community sense.
Whilst seeking to protect town centres, the Council does however, recognise the important role that small local shops, and village shops play in serving neighbourhood needs as well as providing a sense of community.
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