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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
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Author C Adams and D McCrum
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Business and Industry Planning

Purpose

This action list considers the vital role planning system play in reconciling environmental and economic objectives for business and industry planning. The policy framework provided in development plans is critical in ‘weighing the importance of industrial and commercial development with that of maintaining environmental quality’.

Benefits

The planning system has a key role in supporting economic development through an inclusive approach to plan preparation which ensures that the particular business needs of an area are recognised whilst taking account of wider community needs

Audience

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

Learning method

An action list which assists in the creation of structured action plans for business and industry planning plus references to pertinent online sources of further information. 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).

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