Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 288·13.7
Managing floodplains and sustainable design for water management
The Council will avoid development in floodplains wherever possible and encourage sustainable design solutions to reduce flooding risk and improve water quality.
To make space for water, minimise risk and help maintain their natural function, the Council will seek to avoid development in flood plains wherever possible, as well as encouraging sustainable design solutions and techniques which can help to reduce the risk of flooding and improve water quality.
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