Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 287·13.3
Sustainable design solutions encouraged for new developments
Developers are encouraged to incorporate sustainable design measures such as grey water recycling, green roofs/walls, recycled materials, and solar orientation to future-proof developments and increase environmental resilience.
In order to future proof developments to help mitigate against climate change and increase environmental resilience, the Council encourages developers to examine opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions where possible and appropriate within their schemes. Such measures may include grey water recycling, green roofs/walls, maximising use of recycled materials for construction, orientating buildings to maximise solar gain and energy efficiency through a 'fabric first' approach.
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