The role community participation has to play:
Planning matters to people. The way decisions are made influences people’s trust in local democracy and whether they feel at home in their communities.
At its best, the planning process is participative, open, and inclusive. It meets the needs and aspirations of all sections of society. This requires a democratic framework that empowers everybody to take part in decisions affecting their lives.
How the TCPA works to achieve democracy and social justice in planning
The TCPA has worked for decades with government and the private sector making the case for meaningful public participation. This is informed by our expertise in stewardship – giving communities control over the legacy of their neighbourhoods.
We also directly support communities getting engaged in planning. This includes our partnership with Planning Aid for London (PAL), which is expanding its advice and training services with our support.
Resources
The TCPA’s community participation and social justice resources can be divided in two categories:
- The first include resources for community groups and individuals who want to know how planning works and how they can get involved.
- The second are primarily aimed at planning practitioners who want to know how planning can deliver outcomes that benefit all communities and incorporate everyone’s needs and views.
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