Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 217·DM 31.2

Policy DM 31: Required Evidence and Mitigation Measures

Developers must submit evidence about impacts on archaeological, historical, botanical, design, trees, buildings, features and historic views, along with details of mitigation measures.

Developers will be required to submit evidence relating to the impact of their proposals on the following matters together with the details of any potential mitigation measures: (a) The archaeological, historical or botanical interest of the site; (b) The site's original design concept, overall quality and setting; (c) Trees and woodland, and the site's contribution to local landscape character; (d) Any buildings or features of character within the site including boundary walls, pathways, garden terraces or water features; and (e) Planned historic views of or from the site or buildings within it.

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