4.0 Conclusion Council considers that the draft Plan Strategy has been prepared in accordance with The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and The Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and that it meets all the tests of soundness including in terms of procedures, consistency, coherence and effectiveness. It has been prepared in accordance with the aforementioned legislation and is consistent with the RDS, SPPS, the Mid and East Antrim Community Plan and all other relevant plans and strategies including those of neighbouring Council’s. Furthermore, it follows a coherent strategy and all alternatives have been thoroughly considered as part of the SA/SEA process. The monitoring framework and review process also ensures that the draft Plan Strategy is effective in terms of its delivery. Mid and East Antrim Council are of the opinion that the draft Plan Strategy complies with Section 10 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and Regulation 20 of The Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and is ready for submission for Independent Examination.
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