Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 176·DM 23.1

Policy DM 23: Protection of Open Space - General Presumption

Development that would result in loss of or significant adverse impact on open space is presumed against, irrespective of ownership, physical condition or appearance.

The Council will operate a presumption against development that would result in the loss of, or have a significant adverse impact on, an area of open space irrespective of ownership, physical condition or appearance.

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