Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | August 2004 |
| See more in | Urban design Development planning |
| Author | C Adams and D McCrum |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Retail Development and Planning
Purpose
Planning for new and changing forms of retail developments is one of the most contentious issues in UK town planning. Retail policy is contested, dynamic and extremely high profile, given the sector’s importance to the UK economy. As we all shop in one form or another, it is also of significant interest to everyone in the UK.
Benefits
Comprehensive retail strategies are valuable not only as a guide to planners in assessing retail proposals, but also to commercial investors and retail developers as a guideline to the type of development that is required and acceptable to a particular area.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
Knowledge builder providing excellent overview of retail development and planning with links to appropriate 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).
Related RTPI Conferences
Retail and town centres conference
