Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 285·SP 10.3(c)
Flood defence and drainage infrastructure protection
Development proposals must not impede the operational effectiveness of flood defence and drainage infrastructure or hinder maintenance access to such facilities.
Operating a presumption against development proposals that would impede the operational effectiveness of flood defence and drainage infrastructure or hinder access to enable their maintenance;
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