Why use The Integrated Appraisal Toolkit?
We all have a responsibility to ensure that the choices we make do not worsen existing economic, social or environmental inequalities, or compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. When developing policies and project proposals, it is essential that their likely impacts are taken into account, so that adverse effects can be avoided or minimised, and opportunities for enhancing economic, social and environmental capital are harnessed effectively.
By using this Integrated Appraisal Toolkit you will have ready access to summarised information on relevant local and regional policy documents. You will be guided through a series of statements to help you decide whether your proposals are contributing fully to sustainable development.
The results of your initial appraisal will highlight areas in which you may be able to improve your proposal, either to challenge conflicting responses, overcome adverse effects or to harness economic, social or environmental opportunities that you had not originally anticipated.
Any information that you input into the Toolkit during the iteration stages will remain confidential and will not be used by any party other than you and your project team.
