Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | November 2008 |
| Updated | November 2008 |
| See more in | Rural |
| Author | Nick Gallent |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Integrated Rural Planning
Purpose
This module provides an overview of the development of rural planning policy and practice in the 20th century, concentrating on the role that planning authorities should now play in integrating public sector components (education, health, transport, housing) with the actions of private sector partners and community groups. It examines how the sometimes uncoordinated planning of the past – which was focused separately on landscape, economic or social concerns – should now be replaced by an ‘integrated’ multi-functional approach, usually described today as ‘spatial planning’
Benefits
The module aims to provide an overview of the changing nature of rural planning, the difficulties that have been experienced in the past (owing to its sometimes uncoordinated nature), and the opportunities that exist today to think about and plan rural space in a more integrated way. The reader should gain an appreciation of the development of planning for rural areas and understand current practices and ambitions.
Audience
Those with some knowledge of planning in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but without particular expertise in planning for rural areas
Learning method
A knowledge builder which offers a thorough grounding in rural planning and its requirement for integration. Additionally a range of further reading and appropriate websites is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
