Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 248·11.23-11.24
Protected Species Policy Aim
The policy protects all legally protected species and habitats from damaging impacts of development. It applies the highest form of protection to such species given the Borough's natural environment and the vulnerable conservation status of many species under European and UK legislation.
The aim of this policy is to protect all legally protected species and habitats from the damaging impact of development with the potential to harm them. This aim has taken account of and is consistent with the provisions of the SPPS. Given the quality of our Borough's natural environment, it is inevitable that a diverse range of flora and fauna exists within our Borough. Many of these species are subject to protection under European and UK legislation as a consequence of their vulnerable conservation status. The Council will therefore apply the highest form of protection to such species.
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