Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 104·5.46-5.47
Development at The Junction, Antrim - Policy Context
This section explains why policy is needed for The Junction Retail Outlet and Leisure Park, which is the largest out-of-centre retail provision in the Borough, and aims to maintain its distinction from Antrim Town Centre.
Located north of Antrim Town Centre, The Junction Retail Outlet and Leisure Park, constitutes the largest provision of out of centre floorspace in our Borough. The genesis of The Junction development was as an outlet and retail warehouse park.
The aim of this policy is to ensure that the core role and function of The Junction as an outlet and retail warehouse park remains distinguishable from Antrim Town Centre and that Antrim Town Centre is recognised as the first choice destination in Antrim for town centre uses. This aim has taken account of and is consistent with the provisions of the SPPS.
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