Labour’s planning reform agenda: turning point or tipping point for climate action?
The TCPA has long been an advocate of the planning system’s central role in addressing the climate crisis. This is
Planning Reform
A new beginning for national planning policy?
The final version of the NPPF will need to take action in four key policy areas to be fit for purpose, says the
Guest Blog: The status of the 2023 WMS on Local Energy Efficiency Standards
A guest blog by Estelle Dehon KC of Cornerstone Barristers about the 2023 WMS on Local Energy Efficiency
Planning – an essential part of the solution
Fiona Howie explains why planning reform must be a priority for the next
TCPA Briefing: Building the future – Lessons from the New Towns
Addressing the housing crisis remains high on the political agenda this general election year. From New Towns and
The seven deadly mistakes of planning reform
As we approach the next general election, the TCPA's Director of Policy Hugh Ellis reflects on the biggest mistakes of
Changes to various Permitted Development Rights: TCPA response to latest consultation
The TCPA recognises the urgent need for more good quality and affordable homes. However, the TCPA is concerned that the
Permitted Development
The delivery of poor-quality new homes has been facilitated by Permitted Development rule changes in the last ten
Joint letter to the Secretary of State regarding the 13 December Written Ministerial Statement
This news item has been updated to include a response from Baroness Swinburne, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Planning Inspectorate’s attempt to water down net zero buildings policies found to be unlawful
The TCPA is delighted that the High Court has quashed the Planning Inspectorate’s attempt to water down net zero
Press release: Planning system vital to unlock housing delivery, Government told
17 January 2024 The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) sets out a roadmap for tackling England’s housing
Response to the 13 December 2023 WMS and local plan policy for net zero
The TCPA shares the deep frustration of many local planning authorities about the complex and contradictory policy from
