Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 252·Positive Planning Note
Swift Biodiversity Enhancement
New development schemes are encouraged to promote biodiversity by incorporating Swift nest bricks or boxes into building design, as the Swift has been designated as the Council's Bird of the Borough.
Developers should note that the Swift was given 'Bird of our Borough' status by the Council in May 2015 and one simple measure that new development schemes could do to promote biodiversity is to use Swift nest bricks or incorporate Swift nest boxes into the design of their buildings.
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