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
New Towns
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
Development taxes and levies: lessons from the past, ideas for the future
(July 2025) What can previous British taxes on the development value of land teach us about policy-making on land value
21st Century New Towns
This publication is designed to be a prompt for communities to help start a national conversation about what people
Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them
Bradford on Avon Town Council
Creating a thriving, sustainable town and flourishing community About Bradford on Avon Town Council Bradford on
Kitty’s Launderette
Tackling hygiene poverty and social isolation About Kitty’s Launderette Kitty’s Launderette is a community
Sunnyside Community Gardens
Nurturing an inclusive green space for the local community About Sunnyside Community Gardens Sunnyside Community
The importance of democratic planning
Evidence from the Town and Country Planning Association for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee (April 2025)
Practical Hope: Woodgate Community Shop
A sustainable route for generating thriving and resilient community facilities About Woodgate Community
Explore the UK’s New Towns
The New Towns programme was one of the most ambitious town building exercises to ever take place in the UK. Over a 50
