Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | December 2007 |
| Updated | January 2009 |
| See more in | Regeneration |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
| Relevance |   |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Vacant and Derelict Land
Purpose
The presence of much vacant and derelict land continues to act as a constraint to the achievement of spatial planning objectives in many areas. This module examines the nature of such areas and the reasons for their persistence, as well as the measures that have been taken to address the issues of vacant and derelict land.
Benefits
Spatial planning policy and practice seeks to ensure appropriate use of land to meet the needs of all groups in society, and the presence of vacant and derelict land is contrary to the maximisation of benefits arising from appropriate land use allocation. Consequently, much planning and regeneration policy is aimed at ensuring the appropriate use of vacant and derelict land, particularly in the contemporary context with the focus of much policy on the use of previously developed land for new development, especially housing.
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 considers the constraints imposed by the levels of vacant and derelict land to the achievement of spatial planning policies. 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).
