The forgotten 500: The implications of the major downgrading of flood defence investment in England
A TCPA briefing (May 2024) In January 2024, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed a major gap in funding for
Climate Change
Permitted development, housing and health: a review of national policy and regulations
This technical review examines national policy, guidance, building and housing regulations in England, how they relate
The 13 December 2023 WMS and local plan policy for net zero
A statement from the Town and Country Planning Association. The TCPA shares the deep frustration of many local planning
Webinar recording: Flood risk assessments for planning applications
Planning for flood risk in England is underpinned by a sequential, risk-risk based approach to development. This must
Webinar recording: Applying the sequential and exception tests to planning applications
Planning for flood risk in England is underpinned by a sequential, risk-risk based approach to development. Planning
Local authorities leading the way: net zero planning policy
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Planning for climate change and flood risk: survey results
The TCPA is working with the Environment Agency to improve understanding of local authority and risk management
Flood and Coastal Erosion: Understanding updates to the Planning Practice Guidance (Webinar recording and FAQs)
Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on Flood Risk and Coastal Erosion was updated in August 2022 following the
Planning for flood risk in England
The Environment Agency and Town & Country Planning Association have partnered to produce an introductory video on
Rising to the climate change challenge: The role of housing and planning within local councils
This report by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), researched and written by the Town and Country
Building a safer future: a guide for communities on the planning system and flood risk
This guidance for communities, written in partnership with the National Flood Forum, explains how flood risk is dealt
