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Planning for Sustainability
Oxford House
10 Brent Avenue
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7UD
01235 852778
info@planningforsustainability.co.uk
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Socio-economic Impact Assessment has become an increasingly important aspect of the sustainability
agenda associated with land development and regenration. Socio-economic impact assessment is designed to assist in making
decisions that promote long-term sustainability, including economic prosperity, a healthy community, and social well-being.
Assessing socio-economic impacts requires both quantitative and qualitative measurements of the impact of a proposed
development. For example, a proposed development may increase employment in the community and create demand for more
affordable housing. Both effects are easily quantifiable. Also of importance, however, are the perceptions of community
members about whether the proposed development is consistent with a commitment to preserving the rural character of the
community. Assessing community perceptions about development requires the use of methods capable of revealing often complex
and unpredictable community values.
A socio-economic impact assessment examines how a proposed development will change the lives of current and future residents
of a community. The indicators used to measure the potential socio-economic impacts of a development include the following:
- Changes in community demographics;
- Results of retail/service and housing market analyses;
- Demand for public services;
- Changes in employment and income levels; and
- Changes in the aesthetic quality of the community.
Quantitative measurement of such factors is an important component of the socio-economic impact assessment. At the same time,
the perceptions of community members about how a proposed development will affect their lives is a critical part of the
assessment and should contribute to any decision to move ahead with a project. In fact, gaining an understanding of community
values and concerns is an important first step in conducting a socio-economic impact assessment.
Planning for Sustainability Ltd. Registered in England and Wales Nr.5231576
Registered Address 10 Brent Avenue Didcot OX11 7UD
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Environmental Statements
Ecological Surveys
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Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
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