Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 159·7.55
Retention and refurbishment of non-listed vernacular dwellings
The Council will encourage retention and refurbishment of non-listed vernacular dwellings that make an important contribution to heritage, appearance or character, and will only permit replacement in exceptional circumstances. Replacement is permitted where the dwelling does not make such a contribution.
The Council will encourage the retention and refurbishment of non-listed vernacular dwellings which make an important contribution to the heritage, appearance or character of the locality, and only in exceptional circumstances will their replacement be permitted. If the Council deems that the non-listed vernacular dwelling does not make an important contribution to the heritage, appearance or character of the locality, planning permission will be granted for a replacement dwelling.
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