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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published September 2008
See more in Environmental planning
Development planning
Author Ian Bremner
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Price GBP 10.00

Planning and Risk in England

Purpose

The purpose of this knowledge builder is to provide an introduction to the topics of planning (policy and proposals) and risk and seeks to explain the inter-relationship between them with reference to their implications for the insurance industry

Benefits

The benefits to be derived from an understanding of this module are to increase awareness of the implications arising from the adverse effects of climate change for the dynamic area of planning policy, the growing appreciation of its risk to development and the insurance consequences.

Audience

This module is primarily aimed at public policy makers and decision takers, planning professionals, students of town and country planning and consultants operating in the public and private sectors. It will also be of interest to those underwriting property in risk- prone environments.

Learning method

A detailed knowledge builder which offers a commentary, key terms, context and background plus links to associated websites on this key topic. Additionally a 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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