Can health feasibly be considered as part of the planning process in Scotland?
- Lothian NHS Board, Deaconess House, 148 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RS (United Kingdom)
- NHS Health Scotland, Clifton House, Clifton Place, Glasgow G3 7LS (United Kingdom)
The planning system is significant because of its capacity to determine the quality of the built environment as well as the health, well-being and quality of life of the individuals and communities therein. Development planning is especially important because of the long-term impact of the decisions. This paper was developed in response to increasing recognition amongst HIA practitioners in Scotland of the importance of planning for health. It focuses on the relationship between the planning system in Scotland, specifically the Development Planning element of it, and population health and considers how the health impact assessment (HIA) approach can facilitate and support joint working with planners. In particular, consideration is given to the potential impact of the introduction of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) on the linkages between health, HIA and planning.
- OSTI ID:
- 20713495
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 25, Issue 7-8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2005.07.005; PII: S0195-9255(05)00082-X; Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0195-9255
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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