National Planning Policy Framework

The UK Government's (2021) land-use policy with the purpose of the planning system being “to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.” “8. Achieving sustainable development means that the planning system has three overarching objectives, which are interdependent and need to be pursued in mutually supportive ways (so that opportunities can be taken to secure net gains across each of the different objectives): a) an economic objective ¯ to help build a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by ensuring that sufficient land of the right types is availabl

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  Networked Community

A community that has a well-developed and interconnected digital communication network.

  New Technology

Any product, process or service which provides an enhancement, transformation or significant alteration in, or to, a working practice, social need or other need, especially where a problem or limitation previously existed or where a new invention has arisen.

  Non-Productive Time

Time which is not spent directly in the making of a product. This term is often used to help managers determine the efficiency of working practices and workers, however, it should not necessarily be seen as a measure of idle, wasted, lost or similar time. The reason for this is, for example, that thinking time is an important aspect of modern working life and this cannot be readily allocated to the direct time used in producing goods. In addition, the various other work activities of meetings, answering emails, assisting and giving guidance to others, attending training courses or toolbox talk

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  Oncosts

Another term for indirect or overhead costs.

  One-Third Rule

A rule of thumb used in mowing whereby the length of grass removed per cut is no more than one-third of the height of the grass. For example, if the grass height is measured as 30mm, then no more than 10mm will be removed during a mowing session: The height of cut would therefore be no less than 20mm. Removing excessive amounts of grass per cut will weaken a sward, thinning it and reducing root depth.

  Open Space

This can be any publicly accessible land which is exposed to the weather. It is usually an area that provides some form of value to the public and will typically include green space, hard landscaped areas, and recreational or sporting watercourse areas, such as rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs.

  Operational Analysis

The examining of current performance and comparing with recent and past performance, as well as current best practices, to ensure goals are continually achieved in as efficient and effective way as possible.

  Operational Planning

The transforming of resource inputs into planned objectives, such as productivity outcomes, performance standards, financial returns, or similar. Operational planning applies and interprets organisational strategies and goals so that they can be achieved with the available or required resources.

  Operations Strategy

The totality of decisions that influence and direct the functions and capabilities of a business. A primary aim is to ensure the long-term viability and continued success of an organisation, adapting and evolving to meet changing customer needs.