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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published April 2007
Updated 2009-03-01
See more in Environmental planning
Author Phil Allemendinger, Professor of Land Economy
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Price GBP 10.00

Telecommunications Masts

Purpose

Mobile phones are now an integral part of everyday life. There are more mobile phones then people in the UK. The regulations, research, legal and policy contexts for mobile phone network development are copious and complex. This module is concerned with the situation in England and Wales. A separate Knowledge Builder is available for Scotland

Benefits

Planning seeks to balance a range of often irreconcilable factors. As far as planning is concerned, the current and any likely future policy framework will continue to play down issues such as health and focus upon visual impact and public involvement as the two main issues of concern.

Audience

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

Learning method

A detailed knowledge builder on a highly focal and vexatious subject. It provides an overview of context and background, its relevance to planners, and links to pertinent 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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