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"Mr President, I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate and in so doing acknowledge the positive role of Parliament in setting the agenda for the highest standards of environmental protection. There is of course a cost factor in environmental management, but equally an economic return, which not easily quantified but exists none the less.
The proposed directive, which requires an environmental assessment before the adoption of a regional or county plan, makes good environmental and economic sense. Far too often in the past we have seen costly development plans collapse because of environmental considerations that were not addressed at the initial planning stage.
Finally, I would appeal to professional planners to use their common sense by taking account of the views of public representatives and community groups. A textbook approach of the kind seen far too often has not always served to meet citizens' requirements in this important area. Planning must not become the sole preserve of those who have an academic qualification. Elected Members must exercise greater care and concern when drawing up development policies that will ultimately affect Union citizens."@en1
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