Purpose

Planning for new and changing forms of retail developments is one of the most contentious issues in UK town planning. Planners and others need to know how to: Undertake an RIA on behalf of a client. Analyse those which accompany proposals for new developments. Help prepare, analyse and interpret the significance of RIAs in the preparation of development plans.

Benefits

This module provides the background and value of producing a Retail Impact Assessment (RIA). RIAs provide a supporting statistical analysis of the likely effects of a new retail proposal on its identified catchment area.

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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 impact assessment 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

7 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)