Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)·Page 296·13.28
Early consideration of drainage in site evaluation
Developers are encouraged to address drainage issues early in site evaluation and planning, demonstrating understanding of surface water flow across the site taking account of topography, with reference to Flood Maps NI.
The Council encourages all developers to consider drainage issues early in the site evaluation and planning process, not just at the detailed design stage of a development. Development proposals should demonstrate an understanding of how surface water will flow across the site taking account of topography and locating drainage features accordingly. The land which is susceptible to surface water flooding is identified on Flood Maps NI.
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