The TCPA has long championed that the way places are planned, designed, built and managed has a significant influence over whether communities are able to live healthy lives. The built and natural environments are important determinants of health and shape health inequalities.
We can offer councils and communities advice about planning healthier, more active environments and ensuring that plans and policies help deliver public health objectives. Evidence shows that creating ‘complete, compact and connected’ neighbourhoods – otherwise known as 20-minute neighbourhoods – results in places that are healthier to live in and contribute to climate targets.
The TCPA have published a range of influential reports and practical guidance documents which can be found in our Resource library.
Contact
Please contact Gemma Hyde for further information.
TCPA healthy place-making publications
A collection of the TCPA’s healthy place-making publications
Useful healthy place-making resources
A collection of helpful healthy place-making resources from external organisations
Resources
Webinar: healthy ageing in place
This webinar explores 'healthy ageing in place' and opens with a keynote talk from Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty.
Permitted development, housing and health: a review of national policy and regulations
A technical review of national policy, guidance, building and housing regulations in England, how they relate to the quality of housing created through permitted development, and the potential health effects.
News & Blog
Changes to various Permitted Development Rights: TCPA response to latest consultation
The TCPA recognises the urgent need for more good quality and affordable homes. However, the TCPA is concerned that the…
Quick office-to-housing conversions will risk residents’ health, according to new TCPA research
Blog about a national review of planning policy, building regulations and housing law under permitted development rules. It aims to…
The Government’s changes to planning will result in more poor-quality homes: TCPA response to today’s announcement
Tuesday 13 February The Government’s intention to remove the last remaining safeguards on converting commercial buildings to housing risks condemning…