Conversions on the road to renewal
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Churches inevitably become redundant as populations shift, and this need not necessarily be a problem. However, empty church buildings can be an eyesore in city centres where redevelopment work is being undertaken. It is often difficult to find an alternative use for a redundant church building, especially if it is the subject of a restrictive covenant. They often have more space than is required by most potential users, and refurbishment can rob them of their original character.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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Aggregates on the road to nowhere
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The UK government's announcement that it has decided to review the road-building programme seems to confirm the view which has been held for some time by environmentalists - that there are serious problems with MPG6, the minerals planning guidance. They believe that the levels established for aggregate extraction do not take into account the possibility of an economic decline, or the fact that aggregates are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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UK leads from Rio to Istanbul: British local authorities are showing their international cousins the sustainable way forward
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Agenda 21, is an agreement signed by 70 nations at the Rio Earth Summit, pledging governments to fight poverty, introduce sustainable development policies and develop democracy. The Habitat II conference to be held in Instanbul will report on progress. Much of the Agenda 21 process requires action from local authorities achieving a consensus by the conference in 1996.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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