Low emissions strategies - using the planning system to reduce transport emissions: good practice guidance

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2010
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Demonstrates how the planning system may be used to reduce air emissions from transport. Explains the underlying principles of Low Emission Strategies and outlines how they can be deployed. Also describes typical measures included in Low Emission Strategies and presents a number of current practice examples.

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  • Pollution control
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Waste planning
  • Transport planning
  • Planning and development

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.

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