Press release: TCPA calls for a Healthy Homes Act to tackle concerns over poor-quality housing
03-05-19 - The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is calling for a new, ground-breaking piece of legislation
Press releases
Press release: TCPA comments on Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission report
09-07-19 - Following the launch of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’s interim report, ‘Creating
Press release: Councils warn that permitted development a risk to health and wellbeing
16-07-19 - Councils across England are today warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a
TCPA statement on government 'development corporation consultation' and capacity funding
On 26 October Government announced the details of a £10million capacity fund for ‘business backed’ development
Press release: NPPF fails to deliver for those most in need
5 March 2018 - The government’s new draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was launched today by the prime
Growth ambition must be backed by a robust process and commitment to quality
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is calling on Government to use the Autumn Statement to take bold
Press release: Government must radically change planning policy to deal with climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) Special Report on Global Warming at 1.5°C—which calls
TCPA appointed to create guidance for Healthy New Towns
8 March 2018 - The TCPA has been appointed as the support partner to NHS England in developing practical built
Press release: TCPA welcomes government’s recommitment Garden City Principles and climate change in NPPF
24 July 2018 - The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has welcomed the government’s recommitment to the
Press release: APPG calls on Government to put New Towns centre stage in Budget
All-Party Parliamentary Group calls on Government to put New Towns centre stage in the 2018 Autumn Budget 27 July 2018
Government announces strategy for new generation of garden communities
15 August 2018 - The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has welcomed the government’s renewed support for
Press release: Updated planning framework is key test of government's commitment to affordable housing
20 February 2018 - In advance of the publication of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – expected
