Spatial Growth Strategy

Spatial Growth Strategy (a) Focus core growth in Metropolitan Newtownabbey and the Major Hub Town of Antrim, based upon existing committed development allocations and strengthen their roles as the primary locations for future housing and economic growth and investment within our Borough. (b) Consolidate and strengthen the role of the large town of Ballyclare based upon existing committed development allocations as a key centre for housing, employment, facilities and services to support a growing population and its wider rural hinterland. (c) Consolidate the role of the towns of Crumlin and Randalstown as local service centres for housing, employment, facilities and services to support the local population and their rural hinterlands. (d) Sustain and maintain the role of our villages as centres providing opportunities for housing and employment of an appropriate scale and character to individual settlements. (e) Sustain and maintain our rural area through the accommodation of suitable small-scale housing and employment opportunities in our hamlets and the countryside. (f) Strengthen the role of Belfast International Airport as a Regional Gateway and recognise the importance of Nutts Corner as a strategic location for employment on the Regional Strategic Transport Network. (g) Afford suitable protection to our Borough's natural and historic environment, including the adjacent marine environment, in accommodating growth and promote the provision of facilities, services and infrastructure necessary to meet local needs and improve connectivity.