Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 172·SP 5.2
Strategic Policy 5: Community Infrastructure - Protection of Existing Facilities
The Council presumes against loss of existing community infrastructure and open space, and will support new community facilities located to promote accessibility and usage by intended communities.
The Council will operate a presumption against the loss of existing community infrastructure, including open space of public value, to competing uses. Proposals for new community facilities and services will be supported and the Council will seek to ensure these are located in places that will promote accessibility and increased usage by the communities they are intended to serve. Such development will be assessed in accordance with Policies DM 23 and DM 24.
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