Purpose

This knowledge builder provides background information on new legislation covering environmental assessment (known as strategic environmental assessment (SEA)) in Scotland and its relationship with the requirement for assessment under the well-established Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (EIA). It explains the background to and significance of the recent legislation, including its relevance to planning

Benefits

The module will be of use particularly to students of environmental science, town planning, environmental campaigners, public policy makers and decision takers, planning professionals, developers and their agents promoting large-scale public and private sector development.

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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 invaluable knowledge builder considers the new legislation and its relevance to large scale developments in Scotland. Additionally a range of further reading and associated websites are 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

10 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10.00 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)