On 3 July 2025, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council adopted the Local Development Plan 2030 - Plan Strategy, in accordance with Section 12 of The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and Regulation 24 of The Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. The provisions of the Plan Strategy became effective on the date of adoption.

Copies of the adopted Plan Strategy, the Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating SEA) Post Adoption Statement, the Plan Strategy Adoption Statement, the Planning Appeals Commission Report, the Direction made by the Department for Infrastructure, as well as all other plan documents, are available to view on the Council’s website: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/planstrategy/ This documentation is also available for inspection between 08:30hrs and 17:00hrs at the Council’s Offices at Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey and Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim.

Any queries should be directed to the Planning Section at forwardplanningteam@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or by post to the Planning Section, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA.