Subjects:

Planning Law, Environmental Law

Contents:

Introductions

Part 1:

Introduction to Environmental Laws

The Scope of Environmental Law

The Effect of European Law

The Basics of Environmental Laws

Part 2:

Environmental Planning/Land Use PlanningsForward Planning

Environmental Planning Control

Environmental Impact Assessments

Part 3:

Project ControlsPollution Control

Waste

Noise

Air Pollution

Water Supply

Tables of Cases and Statutes

Index.

Practitioners should make this book their starting point when dealing with the impact of environmental law on planning procedures. The opening chapters provide a clear and comprehensive introduction charting the development of environmental law over recent years, both in the UK and EC, giving practitioners all the relevant background information they need.

The work is aimed at those in private practice and local authorities alike and provides a thorough examination of the law and procedure surrounding environmental planning. It explains, practically, how to implement and interpret the effects that environmental law has had on the planning process. Individual chapters are devoted to an examination of the specific regulations governing: pollution control, waste, noise, air pollution and water supply.

Throughout the text the experienced authors provide a wealth of advice for the practitioner involved in this area. The text is well illustrated with handy flow-charts, and tables and diagrams demonstrating the procedures that must be followed.

• In one volume - planning law combined with the environmental points which have to be taken into account by both local authorities and those acting on behalf of planning applicants.
• Handy flow-charts and diagrams demonstrate the procedures that must be followed.
• Best advice on obligations and powers from two experts in the field