Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 16·1.1
Introduction to Antrim and Newtownabbey Local Development Plan
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Local Development Plan is the first development plan prepared by the Council following the transfer of planning powers in 2015, prepared under the Planning Act (NI) 2011 process and applicable to the entire Borough area.
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Local Development Plan (LDP) is the first to be brought forward by the Council since the transfer of planning powers to local government in 2015. It has been prepared under the new process for development plans introduced by the Planning Act (NI) 2011 and it will apply to the entire Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area.
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