Your Neighbourhood. Your Voice.
Planning can be complicated with many terms, rules and jargon that most people do not understand. But it does play an
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Don’t Stop (thinking about planning)!
For the past four and a half years, Denean Rowe has managed Planning Aid for London, the support service for
New training for planners on Sustainable Drainage Systems
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a vital tool for improving places and building our resilience to
Hot Housing: Why is the government still permitting overheated office conversions?
Research by UCL Bartlett School of Planning has found nearly half of residents in deregulated Permitted
How a study tour can boost inspiration and innovation
How do you create a real community? A community where residents feel pride in their neighbourhoods and can live healthy
Katy Lock appointed as Chief Executive of the TCPA
The Board of Trustees of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is delighted to announce the
Housing standards as a strategic determinant of health
The latest legislative changes establish housing standards and other ‘general determinants of
Join us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026
Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering of elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities
Fiona Howie: final reflections
Anyone who has ever been involved in an annual appraisal will appreciate it can be difficult to remember what you have
Pineapple for Healthy Homes – Announcing the 2026 Winner!
Farmstead Road in Lewisham has been announced as the winner for this year’s Pineapple for Healthy Homes. The
Local plan ‘plug in’ resources for child-friendly planning
Photo: Play street, Playing Out CIC The TCPA has launched a set of practical ‘plug-in’ materials for Local Plan
Central government knows best.
Hugh Ellis, Director of Policy. The government has published the details of how it intends to implement the new
