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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published June 2005
Updated January 2009
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Author Huw Thomas, Reader, School of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University
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Public and Community Participation

Purpose

This module focuses on the role of public and community participation in planning and the legal requirements that a degree of public participation is a part of the development planning process.

Benefits

There are clear benefits for all those involved in planning in understanding what public and community participation might involve and how it is best conducted.

Audience

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

Learning method

A detailed knowledge builder which covers the legal requirements, key terms, context and background to the subject plus links to associated websites. 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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