Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 139·7.6
Core Function: Housing Growth Estimation
The Local Development Plan must estimate and plan for a sustainable level of housing growth based on anticipated dwelling needs for the 15-year plan period.
One of the core functions of the LDP is to estimate and plan for a sustainable level of housing growth for the Borough. This housing growth should comprise the anticipated number of dwellings that may be needed for a growing population over the 15 year period of the Plan.
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