Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 270·DM 43.1
Policy DM 43: Minerals Development - General Assessment Principles
The Council will assess mineral development proposals by balancing the case for working a particular mineral against the need to protect the natural and historic environment, with consideration of impacts on public safety, health, and amenity. This applies to all mineral extraction applications including extensions and hydrocarbon extraction.
In assessing proposals for mineral development, the Council will balance the case for the particular mineral working against the need to protect and conserve the natural and historic environment. The impact of a proposal on public safety, health and amenity will also be important material considerations. This policy will apply to all applications for minerals extraction, including extensions to existing sites, as well as to proposals for hydrocarbon extraction.
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