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100			_aMorris, H.
245			_aConsultants
260			_c2001
490			_aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment) _v(1425) 29 June 2001, 19-27(14)
520			_aFeature examining the increasing popularity of planning consultants among developers. This is due in part to the introduction of the Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999, which widened the range of projects requiring an environmental impact assessment (EIA). Presents the argument collaboration with the private sector can help local authorities achieve best value in planning services and that the sound, impartial and professional advice required for many planning decisions can come from external service providers as well as in house ones. Suggests that consolidation is likely within the industry as competition between consultants increases. Includes a table of the specialist areas of work among the top planning consultancies.
650			_aBEST VALUE
650			_aCOMPETITION
650			_aDEVELOPMENT
650			_aENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS 1999
650			_aENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
650			_aLOCAL AUTHORITIES
650			_aPLANNERS
650			_aPLANNING CONSULTANTS
650			_aPLANNING POLICY
690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
700			_aReed, K.
700			_aJohnston, B.
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