Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 212·DM 30.2
Archaeological Remains of Regional Importance
Development that would adversely affect Scheduled Monuments or other important archaeological sites will not be permitted unless the benefits are of overriding importance in the Northern Ireland context.
Archaeological Remains of Regional Importance include Monuments in State Care, Scheduled Monuments and other important sites and monuments that would merit scheduling. Development proposals that would adversely affect such sites or the integrity of their settings, will not be permitted unless it is demonstrated that any adverse impact is clearly outweighed by benefits of overriding importance in the Northern Ireland context.
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