Abstract
Local policies significantly impact the long-term wellbeing of communities and the environment
Local Planning Authorities are increasingly called upon to deal with concerning issues such as
rising sea levels, increased floods, disappearing biodiversity and siting of renewable energy
installations All these require Local Planning Authorities to consider not only the here and now,
but also those who will come after us – the future generations
This study asks: to what extent do local authorities in England consider the interests of future
generations in their local plans and decision-making?
Local Planning Authorities are increasingly called upon to deal with concerning issues such as
rising sea levels, increased floods, disappearing biodiversity and siting of renewable energy
installations All these require Local Planning Authorities to consider not only the here and now,
but also those who will come after us – the future generations
This study asks: to what extent do local authorities in England consider the interests of future
generations in their local plans and decision-making?
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | British Academy Policy Insight Case Study scheme |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2025 |