TCPA briefing: The importance of democratic planning
A briefing by the TCPA for Second Reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in the House of Commons (March 2025)
Planning Reform
It’s time to be visionary: The overarching message from the 2024 TCPA Annual Conference
Housing numbers are important, but we need to capture the imagination of the public and focus on delivering better
Planning Reform: in defence of democratic planning
(Photo: Civic Square aims to enable community-led transformation and transition in Birmingham. It is one of the case
Zero carbon homes: the industry is setting the pace. It’s time for the government to catch up
Hope and a sense of purpose. These were the refreshing and much needed takeaways from this week’s parliamentary
NPPF consultation response 2024
The planning system has the potential to support healthy lives, high quality affordable housing and climate resilient,
NPPF consultation 2024: the TCPA’s response
The government has been consulting on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The deadline for
Ensuring all homes are safe from fire
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that all new
Labour’s planning reform agenda: turning point or tipping point for climate action?
The TCPA has long been an advocate of the planning system’s central role in addressing the climate crisis. This is
A new beginning for national planning policy?
The final version of the NPPF will need to take action in four key policy areas to be fit for purpose, says the
Guest Blog: The status of the 2023 WMS on Local Energy Efficiency Standards
A guest blog by Estelle Dehon KC of Cornerstone Barristers about the 2023 WMS on Local Energy Efficiency
Planning – an essential part of the solution
Fiona Howie explains why planning reform must be a priority for the next
TCPA Briefing: Building the future – Lessons from the New Towns
Addressing the housing crisis remains high on the political agenda this general election year. From New Towns and
