Product Description

This text covers the whole of the UK and gives a critical discussion of the current issues and problems. It provides an explanation of the nature of planning, the institutions and organizations involved, the plans and other tools used by planners, the system of controlling development and land use change and planning policies pursued. Detailed consideration is given to the nature of planning and its historical evolution, central and local government and the EU and other agencies. Also, to the framework of plans and other planning instruments, development control, land policy and planning gain, environmental and countryside planning, sustainable development, waste and pollution, heritage and transport planning, urban policies and regeneration and planning, the profession and the public. This 13th edition has been completely revised to take into account the many changes to the planning system and policies introduced by the Labour government, for example, devolution to Scotland and Wales, the new instruments of regional and strategic planning, new area-based urban policy initiatives, innovation in planning for sustainable development and the rapidly expanding role of the European Union in spatial planning and environmental policy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #236023 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 528 pages

Customer Reviews

Good overview of the entire planning system
This book provides an excellent overview of the planning system from its early routes until the present day. Also details specific aspects in more detail such as conservation policy, development plans etc. It provides a huge amount of information in a very easily digestible format which is modern and easy to read.

A well-rounded planning reference book
As a student I found this book was always good for a quote regardless of your essay title because of the sheer breadth of coverage. Every conceivable planning topic is in here, and it's all easy to read and well set out. An excellent introduction to the planning system.