Planning law and public perceptions of risk: evidence of concern or concern based on evidence?
Series: Journal of Planning and Environment Law ; December 2004, 1638-1648(11)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the conflict in planning law between those who believe that planning consent should be granted on a rational and objective basis and others who feel that public perceptions of risk, even though there is no scientific evidence of the existence of a risk, should be taken into consideration in a democratic society. Examples of the latter view can be seen in instances where local residents oppose plans for the construction of phone masts due to perceived conception of a risk to public health. Refers to case law throughout to highlight conflicting points of view.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68563 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128325-1001 |
Discusses the conflict in planning law between those who believe that planning consent should be granted on a rational and objective basis and others who feel that public perceptions of risk, even though there is no scientific evidence of the existence of a risk, should be taken into consideration in a democratic society. Examples of the latter view can be seen in instances where local residents oppose plans for the construction of phone masts due to perceived conception of a risk to public health. Refers to case law throughout to highlight conflicting points of view.