SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 43·6.32
Economic Importance of the Coast
The coast has significant economic value to Northern Ireland, with settlements, communities, seaports providing strategic links to Britain and Europe, and important coastal gateways including Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Newry and Larne.
The coast is also of great economic importance to Northern Ireland. There are many settlements and local communities located on the coast, and its seaports provide strategic economic links to Britain and Europe. Important coastal gateways identified in the Regional Development Strategy 2035 (RDS) include Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Newry and Larne.
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