Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 251·DM 39.2
Policy DM 39: Survey and Ecological Appraisal Requirements (DM 39.2)
Developers must carry out an appropriate survey and ecological appraisal if there is potential or evidence of natural heritage features on or affected by the site.
Where there is potential or evidence to suggest, that a habitat, species or other feature of natural heritage importance exists on a site or is likely to be impacted by development, the developer will be required to carry out an appropriate survey of the site's interests and undertake a suitable ecological appraisal.
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