Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 196·9.21
Rural Character and Assets
The countryside of the Borough contains diverse landscapes, supports agricultural, tourism and recreational activities, and includes complex wildlife ecosystems and rich built, natural and cultural heritage.
9.21 The countryside of the Borough, represents one of our greatest assets. It is home to our rural residents and supports a range of agricultural, tourism and recreational activities. It also supports a complex wildlife ecosystem and rich built, natural and cultural heritage, while displaying a range of landscapes each with their own distinct and unique characters.
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