Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection 2017 Volume 32, Issue 1, Pages: 99-108
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP1701099S
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The spatial and urban planning concerns related to nuclear facilities locations: Case study of the Vinča Institute location
Stefanović Nebojša D. (Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia)
Danilović Hristić Nataša M. (Urban Planning Institute of Belgrade, UPE, Belgrade)
Josimović Boško D. (Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia)
The spatial and urban planning is one of the key instruments for the planned
formation and development of locations for nuclear facilities, especially in
terms of meeting the strict spatial conditionality, as well as in terms of
the formation of protection zones in their surroundings. This paper
systemizes the international criteria and requirements for the locations of
nuclear facilities and analyses the spatial distribution of nuclear
facilities in the surrounding countries of the Republic of Serbia. The
research was conducted on the example of the location of the Vinča
Institute of Nuclear Sciences, within which the fulfilment of
spatial requirements, treatment of the location in the existing spatial and
urban plans and relationship between other functions in the surrounding area
were analysed. The paper proves the starting hypothesis that the general
requirements related to both the spatial development of nuclear facilities
locations and the protection from radiation have not been met in the Vinča
location and its surroundings. It was determined that the spatial and urban
plans encompassing the area of Vinča do not contain sufficiently specific
planning solutions and that, as such, they do not provide a sufficient
planning basis for meeting the necessary requirements and obligations
regarding the protection from radiation. The paper also gives recommendations
for further spatial development and protection of the Vinča location and
its surroundings. The research condcted in this paper indicates the
importance and priority of further research so that the necessary planning
solutions for further development of the complex in Vinča and for the formation
of protection zones could be defined through creating a new planning
documentation. In addition, the paper particularly highlights the need for
conducting a research to identify a location for permanent disposal of
radioactive waste. It also indicates the necessity of considering the
aspects of environmental protection and protection from radiation in the national and international context.
Keywords: nuclear facility, spatial planning, urban planning, location, planning solution, environment, protection, safety