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This module aims to introduce students to the concept of spatial planning and its development within the UK urban and regional planning system. The module critically examines the evolution of the UK urban and regional planning system. It addresses the nature of the planning challenge, asks why we plan and investigates the role of the state in the planning system. It charts and critically evaluates the development of the planning system from 19th century efforts to regulate rapid urbanisation and industrialisation through to the emergence of the post Second World War system of 鈥淭own and Country Planning鈥�. It addresses the contemporary shift from 鈥渞egionalism鈥� to 鈥渓ocalism鈥� and the conflicts and controversies this embodies. The module pays particular attention to 1) the distinction between traditional land-use planning and 鈥渟patial planning鈥� approaches; 2) the relationship between planning, economic growth and sustainable development; and 3) the challenge of democratic accountability.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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