Purpose

Planning for new and changing forms of retail developments is one of the most contentious issues in UK town planning. Retail policy is contested, dynamic and extremely high profile, given the sector’s importance to the UK economy. As we all shop in one form or another, it is also of significant interest to everyone in the UK.

Benefits

Comprehensive retail strategies are valuable not only as a guide to planners in assessing retail proposals, but also to commercial investors and retail developers as a guideline to the type of development that is required and acceptable to a particular area.

Related Solutions

Audience

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

Learning method

Knowledge builder providing excellent overview of retail development and planning with links 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

8 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)