Modernising planning processes - A Consultation Paper

MODERNISING PLANNING PROCESSES A Consultation Paper Planning Service Clarence Court Adelaide Street BELFAST February 2002 Foreword Planning is fundamental to delivering what people in Northern Ireland want- jobs, homes, better transport, lively communities, and sensitive care of the environment we live in. Improving planning means that the goals set out in the Programme for Government are easier to achieve. Good planning will promote appropriate development, not stifle it. It will also bolster productivity and competitiveness. At the same time it will contribute to sustaining and protecting the environment. The planning system has not changed fundamentally in nearly thirty years. It is showing its age and is under pressure. That is why, since devolution in December 1999, I have worked to strengthen both the Planning Service and the planning system. Additional staff are being recruited and trained, and management structures strengthened. An ambitious programme to put in place an up-to-date and complete suite of Planning Policy Statements and Development Plans is now in place, as set out in the Programme for Government. New legislation is being prepared that, amongst other things, will strengthen the Planning Service's enforcement powers. We have also opened up the planning process to public scrutiny, well ahead of the implementation of the Freedom of

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Real estate Market Analsis

Department of Real Estate RE 3801 - Real Estate Market Analysis SEMESTER 1, AY 2010/2011 Group Report Topic: Real Estate Market Analysis of the Condominium Market in Singapore For Assoc Professor Harold Tan Done By: Alvin Quek Tze Loon U086899A Koh Choon Tong, Donn U086930W Koh Ee Kheng U086940R Wang Khai Yau, Ryan U086928R Zhang Jiao U086929A Executive Summary Overview of Singapore Market Outlook and her Positioning The Singapore economy has bottomed up and gradually recover since 2Q 09. The low unemployment rate, GDP, attractiveness factors continue to be a magnet in attracting MNCs to set up their headquarters here. The expatriates and foreigners which follow will drive up both the rental and sales demand. Given the excellent investment climate in Singapore - strong financial fundamentals and political stability, this upward demand trend is likely to continue for at least the next 5 years. Above all, Singapore is top in corporate governance among all other Asian countries, displaying the determination of the government to do whatever it takes to make sure it remains competitive in the region. Government Regulations and our Views on the Recent Cooling Measures It is in our view that the recent rounds of cooling measures are targeted at speculators who are manipulating the economy recovery as an opportunity to flip properties, resulting in price

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Disseratation on Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's)

Abstract This dissertation considers the government's recent implementation of the Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) and its impact on the rental property market. A critical review of literature is included in chapter 2 of the dissertation. The review is structured into 11 different sections including; 1) Introduction, 2) Climate change, 3) Conventions and Protocols, 4) European Climate Change Programme, 5) Stern review, 6) Home Information Packs (HIP's), 7) Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's), 8) Political opinions, 9) Property professional opinions, 10) Display Energy Certificates (DEC's), 11) Criticisms of DEC's. The literature review highlights the key issues leading up to the implementation of the EPC as well as evaluating benefits and limitations. Primary research was carried out with the aid of questionnaires as well as interviews. The questionnaires were used to obtain tenants views on EPC's. The interviews were semi-structured and conducted with professional members of the rental property market. The results of the questionnaire demonstrated a general lack of awareness of EPC's. The data collected from the interviews underlined key issues and concerns that had arisen with the introduction of EPC's. .1 Background Information The fundamental purpose for the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) across the UK is to reduce greenhouse gas

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Investigation into Proposals for the Superstructure of a Building

Investigation Report for the Requirements and Options Available for the Superstructure of a Proposed Building. Performing Arts Centre at Gipsy Lane, Bishops Hull, Taunton. Contents; * Summary of Requirement of Report * Analysis of Site * Building Proposal * Building Elements; - Functional Requirements - Performance Specifications - Potential Solutions - Comparison of Options - Selection of Preferred Option Summary of Requirement of Report; The aim of this report is to analyse the superstructure requirements at the proposed Performing Arts Centre in Bishops Hull, Taunton. For each building element the report will consider the functional requirements and performance specifications. From this analysis, potential building solutions will be determined and compared. Subsequently a particular technology will be proposed for the construction of each element. Analysis of Site; The site itself is situated in a residential development in Gipsy Lane, Bishops Hull in Taunton and is the site of an old Victorian School shown in red on the site location plan below; Building Proposal; The proposed structure for the PAC is a 2 storey height auditorium with store and access area, the cantilevered atrium at the entrance, a single storey office building and performer facilities with single storey corridor connecting to the old school building and original structure itself. The

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Where is Majorca??

Where is Majorca?? What is the Scenery like in Majorca?? Altaya de Alcudia Cala san Vicente Cami de Son Castello San Pere Coastal What is the climate in Majorca?? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month 4 5 7 9 22 26 29 29 27 23 8 5 Max temp 6 6 8 0 3 7 9 20 8 4 0 8 Min temp 5° 42 _ 7° 40 _ 0° 44 _ 3° 46 _ 6° 40 _ 21° 28 _ 24° 0 _ 24° 2 _ 20° 32 _ 5° 51 _ 9° 50 _ 6° 46 _ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Temperatures °C (degrees Celsius) in Majorca Rainfall (mm) in Majorca (Average values for each month) What does Majorca have to offer Tourists?? Alcudia With its giant water slides, swimming and boating pools, and three mini-golf courses in landscaped surroundings, the Alcudia Hidropark on the Ava. Tucan makes a great day out for all the family. A good excursion out of the resort by either car or bicycle is to follow the coast road north of Alcudia along the Cap de Pinar. There's magnificent views looking back towards Alcudia Bay, and also over towards Pollensa, so don't forget to take your camera. The road ends in a military zone, but you can get as far as the Ermita de la Victoria which is a 17th Century hermitage without too much difficulty. Fiesta on Majorca is taken very seriously, although Alcudia does seem to have more that its

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Contrast and compare the urban land use in the London Docklands.

Introduction The aim of my coursework is to contrast and compare the urban land use in the London Docklands. To help me with my coursework I will study a number of different areas in London and compare them to the Docklands. When studying the docklands and different areas I will take into account many different factors such as housing, industry, Transportation and many other factors. I will study certain land use models to help me. Land use models contain functional zones showing land use. Some of the main land use models are identified below. Bid - Rent Theory This theory shows that as the value in the land decreases so does the distance away from the centre, accessible and prestigious sites. However, as the land values decrease with distance away from the city centre, there are little peaks in the graph. These are the suburban centre where land values has increased because industry, commercialism, and good transport links have developed here. This attracts people who bring money into community and raise the land value prices. This graph shows land values decreasing, the graph is predicted by Enfield planners as Enfield shopping centre is under construction for in a few years time. It shows high land values at kings cross and low at Holloway prison. Peaks at Finsbury Park and Wood Green. Finally falling again at Enfield. Other

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This document is an adaptation scheme proposal and feasibility study report for Manor House. Changing the use of a building, as with any such venture there is an element of risk. The degree of risk will depend on a number of variables relevant to the prop

Change of use feasibility study . Introduction This document is an adaptation scheme proposal and feasibility study report for Manor House, located at the following address: Manor House, University of Brighton, Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton, BN2 4GA .1 Description of Property Moulsecoomb Place was Grade ll listed in August 1971 and comprises the following; Manor House (pictured above), two "Tithe" Barns, gardens totaling 4.5 acres including the former nursery gardens and the cottage behind Moulsecoomb Place (Natural England, 2010). The gardens are currently in the form of a fenced park and are available for public use. .1.1 Type and age Exterior Manor House is a two-storey detached house with yellow brick Georgian façade (principle east front) set in flemish bond. To the 1790 main building; the north front is brown brick with dressings of gauged yellow brick, a seven window range to east front with pedimented centre (and single bow) of three window range. The ground-floor windows are cambered-arched except the outer ones which have a palladian window under a round arch in the Adam manner. The first-floor windows are all flat-arched, the glazing probably of c1900 and consists of casement with margin-lights, stone cornice with mutules, pediment whose shape is echoed in the raised brickwork of the tympanum and parapet. A hipped roof consisting of natural slate,

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Hypothesis 1The retailing experience in 'The Oracle' is more enjoyable than at either 'The Broad Street Mall' or the 'High Street'.

The Hypotheses The purpose of this section is to outline the hypothesis of this investigation and the methodology behind them. Hypothesis 1 The retailing experience in 'The Oracle' is more enjoyable than at either 'The Broad Street Mall' or the 'High Street'. The aims of this hypothesis are to investigate what makes a retailing location enjoyable and whether new developments create a better experience than previous developments. Put into contexts of this investigation I am trying to determine if 'The Oracle' provides a better shopping experience than either of the other two locations, and, if so, why? What I hope to achieve from this hypothesis is a concluding statement confirming or disproving the hypothesis. This would be a most useful result as it may show a generic trend throughout the country - this assumption can be made on the basis that new retailing developments are built to similar specifications. The methodology of this hypothesis are complex, in order to reach a conclusion for the hypothesis, I need to have a quantitative index score for the areas under investigation [AUI] - 'The Oracle', 'The Broad Street Mall' and the 'High Street' - so comparisons can be draw between them. This would require an index that measured retailing experience. There is no such index available; this effectively means that in order to investigate the hypothesis an index must be

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With reference to the RIBA work stages explain how a designer and design team would produce a design from the clients initial brief through to start on site.

HND Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 : Design Principals and Application Assignment 1 - Planning and Design Phases Task 1 With reference to the RIBA work stages explain how a designer and design team would produce a design from the clients initial brief through to start on site. A Designer and team will produce a design from the client's initial brief through to the start of construction, the client appoints an architect, through a chosen selection process like interviews. Once a designer has been chosen and all pre agreement procedures have been completed appraisal and briefing will commence. Appraisal, this is when a client's requirements are set by the designer through asking key questions such as, whether the clients existing building could be extended or adapted to suit his/hers requirements or a new build is needed, how large the budget is and how the project would be funded, the desired or crucial hand over date etc. This is the Identification of the client's requirements and needs, any factors that could affect development, and also to allow the client to decide whether he/she still feels it is viable to carry on. This in turn would allow a suitable procurement method to be chosen with the aid of the designer for example traditional. The clients initial brief may have many unseen obstacles that need to found and addressed so what is known

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In which ways and with what consequences for German society did the German economy change during period of 1500-1555?

In which ways and with what consequences for German society did the German economy change during period of 1500-1555? In 1500 Germany was entering a period of economic unrest despite appearances to the contrary. The German economy appeared to be flourishing between 1460 and l540. Textile production, manufacturing and mining levels were high. Natural resources were being exploited at previously unseen levels and trade was booming all along the Rhine, the Danube and Germany's lesser rivers. Also, the population was expanding and consumer demand with it, and towns saw spectacular expansion. But already general European economic changes had already inflicted damaging blows before 1500. The whole economic structure of Europe was turning to Germany's disadvantage. The once matchless Hanseatic League, at the height of its power in the fifteenth century, was losing its market share of international trade in the Baltic and across northern Europe to Flemish, English and Swedish merchants, and its control of Baltic shipping to the Dutch. The lack of a native German merchant fleet was a serious weakness and put Germany at a major disadvantage. Natural accidents such as the migration of herring shoals to the North Sea compounded this. North Germany depended on large-scale herring fishing, and this thriving industry was almost destroyed when, for whatever natural cause, the summer

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