National Trust shows up environmental disaster
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; 2 April 2004, 4(1)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: A report, 'A sense of place: planning for the future in Northern Ireland', by the Independent Planning Commission established by the National Trust, condemns the building of single homes in the open countryside in Northern Ireland calling them an 'environmental disaster'. The report mentions several problems including a lack of awareness of urban design and not enough protection for built and natural heritage. There are also recommendations such as the creation of an independent design commission and the 'urgent designation' of conservation areas in Northern Ireland to protect buildings at risk. For the report: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/news/major_ne ws.html| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB4014-13 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125765-1001 |
A report, 'A sense of place: planning for the future in Northern Ireland', by the Independent Planning Commission established by the National Trust, condemns the building of single homes in the open countryside in Northern Ireland calling them an 'environmental disaster'. The report mentions several problems including a lack of awareness of urban design and not enough protection for built and natural heritage. There are also recommendations such as the creation of an independent design commission and the 'urgent designation' of conservation areas in Northern Ireland to protect buildings at risk. For the report: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/news/major_ne ws.html