Town and Country Planning Association – We work to challenge, inspire and support people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone

Planning: A Matter of Life and Death

Extreme heat, flooding, coastal change and wildfire are already affecting people’s health, homes and livelihoods. The decisions planners make now will shape how well communities cope. Join us at our annual conference on 24 November to explore why planning is truly a matter of life and death, and to explore practical solutions for creating healthier, more resilient places.
TCPA Autumn Training programme on planning and the new NPPF

The Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans. The TCPA has launched a new Autumn Training programme to help decision-makers at all levels navigate this new landscape. This is designed to support the sector make the most of the new National Planning Policy Framework to support the delivery of climate resilient and healthy places.
A new purpose for planning

The ‘Sheffield Declaration’ sets out a new purpose for planning and an ethical code for planners, returning the profession to its founding values of sustainable development and social justice.
Planning for the climate crisis

The TCPA and RTPI have jointly published the 5th edition of ‘Planning for the Climate Crisis: A guide for local authorities’.

New Towns and Garden Cities

The TCPA is campaigning for a new generation of New Towns based on modern Garden City Principles. Our campaigns are underpinned by research exploring lessons from the past and present. You can find a selection of key resources below.

How to deliver a new Garden City: updated practical guidance

The TCPA has updated one of its Practical Guides for creating successful new communities. This is aimed at local authority officers and elected members considering the delivery of an ambitious new community in their area. It is designed to help you to learn more about how to deliver and finance the project in a way that will contribute to achieving the Garden City Principles.
The Climate Resilient New Town: A Vision

What would a New Town look like if it was designed with climate resilience at its heart? This document presents our vision for the Climate Resilient New Town, and outlines exemplar new communities in which future generations can thrive.
New towns: time to trust the process?

In this blog, the TCPA’s Katy Lock discusses the key takeaways from the New Towns Taskforce’s report and the government’s initial response.
The next generation of new towns: blog series

This blog series reflects on the key lessons that must inform the creation and stewardship of the next generation of new towns.
Health, hope and prosperity: a vision for healthy new towns

There is a unique opportunity to explore lasting solutions to the housing crisis whilst delivering complete communities that enhance people’s health and wellbeing. This publication sets out how to create a healthy new town.
Our shared future: A TCPA White Paper for Homes and Communities

We have the design approaches and technical solutions necessary to deliver a fairer and more sustainable future. This paper sets out the practical steps required to unlock housing delivery and create thriving communities.

The Town and Country Planning Association

For over a hundred years, we have worked to challenge, inspire and support people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone.

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Areas of work

The way that places are planned, designed, maintained and regenerated can help or hinder work to tackle health inequalities, climate change, and economic resilience. The TCPA works, therefore, on a wide range of topics: find out more about the work we do by exploring the themes below.