Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 267·SP 9.3
Mineral Reserves - Strategic Lignite Protection
A Mineral Reserve Policy Area has been identified for proven strategic lignite reserves south west of Crumlin. The Council will safeguard identified mineral reserves from inappropriate surface development in accordance with Policy DM 44, with precise boundaries and details to be brought forward in the Local Policies Plan.
A Mineral Reserve Policy Area has been identified for the proven strategic lignite reserve to the south west of Crumlin, the precise boundary of which will be brought forward in the Local Policies Plan, together with the details of any other local mineral reserves that merit protection. The Council will safeguard and protect identified mineral reserves from inappropriate surface development in accordance with Policy DM 44.
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