Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 11
Plan-Led System and Accordance Requirement
Under the Planning Act (NI) 2011, the Local Development Plan is the primary consideration for decision-making on new development schemes, and proposals must accord with its provisions unless other material considerations exceptionally indicate otherwise.
Developers should note that under the 'plan-led' system introduced by the Planning Act (NI) 2011, the Local Development Plan is the primary consideration for decision making on all new development schemes. Proposals will therefore be required to accord with the provisions of the Plan unless, exceptionally, other material considerations indicate otherwise.
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