Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 252·11.33
Siting and Design for Natural Heritage Integration
Development proposals should be sited and designed to retain or integrate habitats, species, and natural heritage features, prevent their fragmentation, and enhance connectivity with the wider landscape where appropriate.
Development proposals should be sited and designed to include provision for the retention or integration of habitats, species and other important natural heritage features, to prevent their fragmentation and isolation. Where appropriate these interests should be strengthened within development sites and linked to enhance the connectivity with the wider landscape.
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