Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | June 2005 |
| Updated | January 2009 |
| See more in | Environmental planning Community |
| Author | Paul Upham, Tyndall Centre Manchester and Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Public Participation and Perceptions in Renewable Energy Planning
Purpose
This module provides an introduction to public perceptions of renewable energy (RE), summarises key statements from Communities and Local Government (CLG) (formerly ODPM)) on community involvement in RE planning, summarises related policy and legislation and briefly comments on this.
Benefits
As renewable energy proposals are brought forward, it is the role of local planning authorities to regulate their siting ‘where the technology is viable and environmental, economic, and social impacts can be addressed satisfactorily’.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
A knowledge builder which reviews the background to renewable energy and the effect that local proposals may have. It contains additional reading for those interested in the subject area and websites that can help to support and improve planning practice. Includes voluntary self-assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
