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035 _a(Sirsi) u111523
100 _aLevett, R.
245 _aMeeting the challenge of assessment
260 _c2001
490 _aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment)
_v(1410) 16 March 2001, 14-15(2)
520 _aThe work of planners is becoming increasingly complex, as they are expected to take more and more factors into account, and to demonstrate clearly that they have done so. This has led to increased demands on the tools they use for defending and formulating their decisions and policies. In response to these pressures, a new appraisal tool has been launched by the Countryside Agency, English Nature, English Heritage and the Environment Agency. Considers the ideas behind, and features of, the "Quality of Life Appraisal Tool", which promises to mark a significant advance in planning appraisal tools. Diagram. The tool is available at: www.qualityoflifecapital.org.uk. Alternatively, printed versions can be obtained from Rachel Churchill at th Countryside Agency's planning branch, tel: 01242 521381.
590 _aABS
650 _aAPPRAISAL
650 _aCOUNTRYSIDE AGENCY
650 _aPLANNERS
650 _aENGLISH NATURE
650 _aENGLISH HERITAGE
650 _aENVIRONMENT AGENCY
690 _aPlanning and development
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