Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 136·SP 4.1
Strategic Policy 4: Homes - Presumption in Favour
The Council will presume in favour of new residential development provided applications meet the requirements of Policy SP 4 and other relevant LDP policies, to provide housing choice in socially balanced and inclusive communities.
In order to provide a choice of housing for people in socially balanced and inclusive communities across the Borough, the Council will apply a presumption in favour of the development of new homes provided applications meet the requirements of Policy SP 4 and other relevant policies and provisions of the LDP.
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