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Planning for energy in the UK a professional briefing paper for surveyors [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London RICS 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Partial contents:
Background, context and methodology -- An overview of the current generation of electricity in the UK -- Commitments to reductions in emissions -- Mix of supply -- The existing planning policy regime -- Conclusions -- Recommendations
Summary: Provides a strategic overview relating to planning for future energy policy and needs. Argues that there is a lack of joined-up thinking concerning the translation of UK energy policy into land-use planning policy. Such connection is needed in order to deliver those policies effectively. Recommends that with clean coal and carbon capture techniques, coal should hold a major role in securing UK energy requirements for the foreseeable future. The Infrastructure Planning Commission should determine coal mining applications. Recommends the creation of an Energy Planning Policy Statement to replace Mineral Planning Guidance 3.
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Background, context and methodology -- An overview of the current generation of electricity in the UK -- Commitments to reductions in emissions -- Mix of supply -- The existing planning policy regime -- Conclusions -- Recommendations

Provides a strategic overview relating to planning for future energy policy and needs. Argues that there is a lack of joined-up thinking concerning the translation of UK energy policy into land-use planning policy. Such connection is needed in order to deliver those policies effectively. Recommends that with clean coal and carbon capture techniques, coal should hold a major role in securing UK energy requirements for the foreseeable future. The Infrastructure Planning Commission should determine coal mining applications. Recommends the creation of an Energy Planning Policy Statement to replace Mineral Planning Guidance 3.