Land Resources Flashcards
What is time zoning
Allocating different time periods to activities that would conflict each other is they took place at the same time
What is the COST BENEFIT ANAYSIS
- asses the overall view of development
- gives financial value to all aspects of the project
- examples of cost: material, land and labour and cost of lost, lost of income from tourism and reduced value of nearby houses
- examples of benefit: increased local employment , imp proved transport access for local industries
- C>B = SHOULD NOT GO AHEAD
- C<b>= IT SHOULD</b>
Environmental impact assessment
Used in the planning process
Used for major developments and attempts to ensure that all environmental impacts are considered during the planning and if there are any modifications or alternations that would reduce the impact, before planning consent is granted
The LEOPOLD MATRIX
A methodology for predicting the environmental impacts of a project
All of the possible activities associated with project are listed on the TOP of the matrix
The existing environmental and social conditions that could possibly be effected by the project and put on the VERTICAL AXIS
What is a PUBLIC INQUIRY
Formal approach to resolving conflicts
Open to the public
Arguments heard FOR and AGAINST. EIA’s and CBA’s can be presented
Experts can be called (RSPB)
Reference can be made to local planning or government policy
An independent inspector makes an recommendation or writes a report
The Secretary of State makes the decision
Green belt (strict planning control)
Roles:
- to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas
- to prevent towns from merging into one another
- to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns
- to assist in urban regeneration
- to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment
National park ( strict planning controls)
Have their own planning authorities as they control residential and industrial developments, building designs, applications for mineral extraction
Local planning authorities (resolving conflicts)
Councils are responsible for deciding whether a development should take place or not
2 main levels-
1) REGIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY (will set how many there will be)
2) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (mini planning authorities describing how the local area may change in a few years
Planning permission (resolving conflict)
Required for new buildings or major changes to existing buildings
An application is sent to the local planning authorities and must include enough detail to see the effects the development will have
Permissions will be granted if the applications is in line with the approval plan and if there is no objections
If there is a large development of lots of objections then a public inquiry will be held
Aims of an AONB
To conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape
What is a country park?
And area of land, intended to provide informal recreational opportunities for the public
Regulated by the NE or local authorities(?)
National trust
Aims to protect the environment for the furniture generations by encouraging the younger generation to adventure out more and to protect and conserve nature
What are the conflicts in a national park
House prices escalate due to dean and for second homes and commuting to major cities
Congestion of villages and honeypot areas
Damage to farmland
Litter spills the landscape and can be dangerous to wildlife
Soil erosion on popular footpaths
Damage and disturbances to wildlife
Landscape protection
Woodlands
Hedgerows
Stone walls
In-field trees
Ditches
Banks
Ponds
River features
Landscape enhancement
Planting small woodland areas
Replacing conifers with mixed indigenous species
Soft river bank management
Restoration of meanders
