The end of zero carbon homes
Today, 24 February, a group of over 60 local authorities, businesses and NGOs are calling
Climate Change
Can we see the woods from the Concrete?
The second of two blogs on planning for nature recovery reflects on the gap between the policy rhetoric and the
Has planning for nature got lost in the woods?
Read the second blog in this series: Can we see the woods from the concrete? Efforts to ensure that planning systems in
Ignoring flood risk and the end of net zero homes
The proposed NPPF contains tangible regression on climate policy The greatest test of the draft NPPF is its ability to
TCPA and RTPI urge councils to prioritise climate resilience
As the UK faces increasing heatwaves, heavier rainfall and rising insurance pressures linked to climate change, the
1. Planning for the climate crisis: A guide for local authorities, Introduction
Policy and context Using this guidance This new edition of the climate guide is formed of a series of topic resources
Planning for the Climate Crisis: A guide for local authorities
The RTPI and the TCPA have published the fifth edition of their joint guidance on planning for climate change The vital
Planning for the Climate Crisis: A guide for local authorities (launch webinar)
Join the TCPA and the RTPI for the launch of the fifth edition of their authoritative guidance on planning for
New Coastal Planning training launched
Two new courses have been added to the flood risk e-learning platform Planning is a vital tool for promoting resilience
Response to Environmental Audit Committee report on flood resilience
The Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Flood Resilience in England paints a stark picture of an overly
Weakening flood risk policy in a climate crisis is a risky gamble with public safety
Hugh Ellis, Director of Policy and Celia Davis, Senior Projects and Policy Manager at the TCPA The planning
Announcing the TCPA’s Annual Conference 2025: The Purpose of Planning
We are pleased to announce the TCPA’s 2025 Annual Conference will focus on the Purpose of Planning. Championing
