Environmental assessment of development plans
Social Research
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Social Research
Abstract
Provides an overview of the environmental assessment of development plans; explains the origins of environmental assessment; describes the benefits of assessment; outlines the environmental policy context; introduces the main requirements of the Directive; addresses the main issues to be considered in approaching the assessment process; outlines the key stages in the assessment process, setting them within the development plan process; and provides detailed advice on each stage drawing on case studies and examples of assessments already carried out.
History
Originally published by the Scottish Executive Development Department (SEDD).
ISBN
9780755909049
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Development plans
- Strategic planning
Publisher History
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
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