Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
Participatory Assessment Process (PAP)

Data required to utilise tool
A knowledge of the proposal is required in order to be able to promote and answer questions about the project from the public.

Form of output
A knowledgeable and informed local residents and public, and a project that has been adapted to include the considerations of those people.

Type of data output
N/A

What format is the tool available in?
The analysis and discussion of the tool in terms of Awel Aman Tawe can be read about in the following two reports:
Hinshelwood E and McCallum D (2001a) Consulting Communities: A Renewable Energy Toolkit ETSU K/BD/00236/REP/S DTI/Pub URN 01/1067.
This is a practical guide written by community practitioners for persons involved in the development of Renewable Energy Projects.
Hinshelwood E and McCallum D (2001b) Examining approaches to renewables consultation Lessons from Awel Aman Tawe Community Wind farm project ETSU K/BD/00236/REP DTI/Pub URN 01/1068.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/renewables/publications/pdfs/KBD00236.pdf
This report details the process undertaken in the PAP and contains an analyses of local people during the consultation.

What language/s is the tool available in?
English

Characterisation of the tool
Process tool based on a generic concept.

Factors covered

Environment	Social	Economic	Governance
0	1	1	0

Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea	Design	Design assessment	Construction	Operation	Demolition
1	1	1	1	1	1