DOI: 10.22217/upi.2017.251
Discussion on the Cohesion of Spatial Planning System of All Levels in the UK: The Case of Greater London Planning Practice

Tian Ying, Geng Huizhi

Keywords: Planning Cohesion; Planning System in the UK; Spatial Planning in Greater London; Planning Practice

Abstract:

Nowadays, it is important to adopt workable measures to reform the urban planning structure in China. Based on the analysis of the content and cohesion of spatial planning of all levels in the UK, the paper clears out that the cohesion devices of spatial planning in the UK are mainly achieved by mediating between different levels of administrative system, elaborating the goals and controlling whole process of plan-making. In addition, through an in-depth analysis of the connection between spatial planning in Greater London area, it puts forward three suggestions for urban and rural planning system reform in China: firstly, to simplify the planning content and procedures for examination; secondly, to make a clear division about the planning tasks of all levels; thirdly, to strengthen the goal refinement top-down, and to improve public participation bottom-up.

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