New Communities Group Webinar: Briefing on planning reforms and the NPPF
From the changes to housing needs forecasting, and a new structure for development plans, to new powers for Development
New Communities Group
New Communities Group webinar: Delivering climate resilient new communities
New Garden Cities and large-scale developments must be places that address climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Creating town centres in new communities
In July, the TCPA hosted its first in-person seminar for our New Communities Group since the pandemic on ‘Creating
TCPA New Communities Group Webinar: Long-term stewardship in new communities – from vision to reality
Interest in the concept of long-term stewardship continues to gain momentum among politicians and practitioners, but
Implementing design codes in new communities
The Government states that well-designed places should be functional, support mixed uses and tenures, include
Lessons from Cranbrook – 10 years on
The TCPA New Communities Group’s first in person site visit since 2019 recently took place in Cranbrook, East Devon.
In-person seminar: Creating town centres in new communities
This event will be held at the Town & Country Planning Association, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AS
Creating age-friendly, inclusive homes and communities
The UK’s population is undergoing a massive age shift. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65. The
Garden City Standards for the 21st Century: Practical Guides for Creating Successful New Communities
The TCPA has produced a suite of guidance outlining practical steps for all those interested in making 21st-century
Further policy and resources on child-friendly places
The UK nations vary in their approach to children and young people in planning. This page gives a headline overview of
Building a family-friendly legacy: Chobham Manor, London
Image credit: Make Architects A London Olympic Legacy housing development, designed with the needs of young and
The next generation of New Towns: blog series
This blog series from May – June 2025 reflects on the key lessons that must inform the creation and stewardship
