The TCPA has set out our alternative vision for reform focused on democracy, climate change and housing delivery.
NPPF consultation responses
At the below links, you can find the Town and Country Planning Association’s (TCPA) response to the government’s 2023 consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and our initial response to the 2024 consultation.
Resources
The end of democratic planning? (TCPA briefing)
A briefing by the TCPA on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill for the House of Lords (June 2025)
The importance of democratic planning
Evidence from the Town and Country Planning Association for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee (April 2025)
News & Blog
Zero carbon homes: the industry is setting the pace. It’s time for the government to catch up
Hope and a sense of purpose. These were the refreshing and much needed takeaways from this week’s parliamentary reception on Planning…
NPPF consultation response 2024
The planning system has the potential to support healthy lives, high quality affordable housing and climate resilient, fairer places that…
Ensuring all homes are safe from fire
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that all new housing…
