Rays in the roof

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Moves in the UK to increase the use of renewable energy sources will have a significant impact on the work of planners. This is particularly the case with solar energy, for which large arrays are required. Protection from shadowing will become a key issue, with new developments needing to be designed to ensure that each householder has access to adequate sunlight. There may be calls for trees to be removed if they block sunlight, and this will have both ecological and environmental implications.

Usage, Solar energy

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Gummer strides on down 'Quality' street

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Development and redevelopment are a key element in ensuring the continuing survival of towns, according to John Gummer, secretary of state for the environment, in a debate on responses to his 'Quality in Town and Country' document, published in Jul 1994. He was welcomed moves towards promoting mixed use, believing that it can make a valuable contribution to sustainability. He hopes that new developments will allow people to work, shop, live and enjoy leisure activities in the same area.

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Gummer pledges 'programme for the promotion of quality'

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John Gummer, environment secretary, announced his commitment to 'an unparalleled programme for the promotion of quality' at the recent Civic Trust Awards ceremony. Gummer stressed the need for new housing development which follows 'quality and appropriateness' of design. A scheme has been set up to encourage local groups to identify planned development sites and improve collaboration between developers, local authorities and community groups.

Planning, Housing development

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