Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | September 2007 |
| Updated | September 2008 |
| See more in | Rural Regeneration Environmental planning |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
| Relevance |  |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Conservation Areas in Scotland
Purpose
Conservation areas are intended to enable the preservation or enhancement of areas of special architectural or historic interest. This knowledge builder considers the nature and function of conservation areas in Scotland.
Benefits
Conservation area designation provides an important means of safeguarding and enhancing environmental quality in Scotland, and is therefore an important tool available to local planning authorities.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic
Learning method
This module focuses on the essential aim of conservation area designation which is to protect areas of special architectural or historic value. 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).
