Towards a more efficient and effective use of strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal in spatial planning - summary

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2010
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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Comprises the summary of an independent research report by consultants Scott Wilson on the efficiency and effectiveness of sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment of spatial plans.

Author

Smith, S. Richardson, J. and McNab, A.

History

Produced in conjunction with Scott Wilson Ltd. The full report is also available on The Construction Information Service.

ISBN

9781409823704

Subjects

  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Strategic planning

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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