Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 173·8.5
Regional Policy Alignment on Health, Wellbeing and Open Space
The Council's approach aligns with regional policy (RDS and SPPS) that promotes health and wellbeing through open space, sport and recreation facilities as part of green infrastructure, and requires sufficient land allocation for health, education and public services.
The Council's approach accords with regional policy as set out in the RDS and SPPS that promotes measures in support of the health and wellbeing of our Borough's communities and acknowledges the importance of open space, sport and recreation facilities that contribute to our Borough's green infrastructure. Regional policy also seeks the allocation of sufficient land in Local Development Plans to meet the anticipated needs of the community, in terms of health, education and other public services.
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