Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 149·7.42
Public Open Space Requirements for Housing Developments
Housing schemes of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or greater, must provide public open space including green amenity areas, play spaces, and natural areas. These spaces must be well-located, accessible, and have long-term management arrangements in place.
Public open space is an intrinsic element of any housing development not only for design quality but also for social and recreational purposes. It can include informal green amenity space, communal greenspace, children's play space and sports pitches, as well as woodland or other natural or semi-natural areas. Public open space will generally be required for all schemes of 25 units or more or on sites of 1 hectare or greater. It should be well located, easily accessible and designed to offer long-term benefits for the community. All schemes will be required to bring forward suitable arrangements for the long term management of such areas.
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