Purpose

This Knowledge Builder focuses on the role of Government in planning and how it is changing in the context of devolution.

Benefits

Planning aims to guide, incentivise and control development. Guidance enables the effective use of land, and government guidance enables local planning authorities to interpret the public interest appropriately. Incentives allow local planning authorities to stimulate development by allocating land appropriately in policy and guidance. Control ensures that development can be regulated in the public interest.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This Knowledge Builder offers context and background, a detailed explanation of the topic and hyperlinks to appropriate websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

7 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)