Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 285·SP 10.4
Flood Risk Assessment in identified flood risk areas
Planning applications in identified flood risk areas must be accompanied by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), and developers are advised to liaise early with DfI Rivers.
Planning applications in identified flood risk areas must be accompanied by an assessment of the flood risk, in the form of a FRA. In assessing development proposals, the Council will have regard to guidance publications produced by DfI Rivers and other relevant authorities. Prospective developers are advised to liaise early in the formulation of their proposals with DfI Rivers, to clarify flooding or flood plain issues that may affect particular sites.
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