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Hazardous Installation

Any installation which involves the presence of specified substances above certain quantities such that they might constitute a health or safety risk. The local planning authority is required to consult the Health and Safety Executive if a planning application is submitted for such an installation.

Housing Investment Programme

This document is submitted annually by the Council to the Department of the Environment and is used as a basis for the allocation of housing finance from central government to local authorities.

Improvement Area

There are two types of improvement areas, Industrial Improvement Areas (IIAs) and Commercial Improvement Areas (CIAs). These are declared by local authorities under Section 4 of the Inner Urban Areas Act 1978.

Infrastructure

Services which need to be in place to serve development. (Examples include roads and footpaths, and electricity, water and sewerage services).

Intensive Livestock Unit

Buildings and associated works (in those cases where a specific planning application and permission is required) for the permanent indoor housing of pigs, poultry or cattle, and also for housing such livestock indoors for only part of the time if a slurry system is to be adopted.

Labour Force

An estimate of residents aged 16 and over, who are economically active, by applying an economic activity rate.

Leachate

Water draining away through or from land containing dissolved chemicals.

Linked Open Space System

The aim of this Borough Council initiative is to develop linkages between previously isolated 'green' areas and provide better access for walkers and cyclists to the rural areas of the Borough.

Listed Buildings

Buildings included in the national "List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest", which is compiled by the Secretary of State for the National Heritage. Listed building consent is required for demolition and for internal as well as external alterations.

Local Nature Reserve

An area of local nature interest, managed for the purpose of conserving flora and fauna. Local nature reserves are designated by local authorities.

 

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