Role of planning by government and other stakeholders​ factors for changing a place

Question 1

National government policies on restructuring the UK economy, trying to equalise the benefits and reduce the negative externalities of changes. The 1990s policy of increasing student numbers so that…….% of children could go onto higher education.

Answer 1

50

Question 1

A plan-led system with tight control over developments, zoning and segregating land uses began from 1948. Green belts introduced and new and expanded towns were developed to………. from larger cities. The policy of state funded council housing, industry and transport shifted from the 1980s towards ………………………………………………….

Answer 1

relieve population pressure

privatisation and greater partnerships with private investors and speculators.

Question 2

Conservation area policies limit new …………….. National interests may override local ones, for example with

Larger schemes must have an

Answer 2

developments and encourage conversions rather than renewal schemes.

HS2 and fracking

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Question 3

Central government intervention in local places started to change in the late twentieth to early 21st century when the policy of ……………began.

Answer 3

‘localism’ and individuality began.

Question 4

Local planning centres on elected parish and city councils, and on a few larger cities. There has been an increased input into local decisions through

Answer 4

Local Area Plans and stakeholder meetings. The cumbersome planning process was streamlined in 2013, although criticised for fast-tracking decisions without full consultation.

Question 5

Image or the perception of a place may affect whether a place needs or is able to ……….

Answer 5

change