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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Planning update and the new NPPF  
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans. There are also a wide range of other changes to national policy which continue to be implemented.  \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an in depth understanding of the new NPPF and what it means for the planning system as well as give an update on wider planning reforms.  \n\n\n\nKey changes in the publication draft provide hooks for ambitious communities\, councils and their development partners to plan for climate resilient and healthy places. This session is designed to equip local authorities with the tools to secure progressive outcomes while navigating the new planning system and associated policy.  \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning practitioners\, local authority officers and those interested or working in the planning space.   \n\n\n\nThis session can contribute to your Continued Professional Development – and you can request a CPD certificate after attendance on the course.  \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this event is free for local authority members of the TCPA’s New Communities Group (NCG). If so\, please contact jack.boreham@tcpa.org.uk for your free registration. \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, September 22nd 11:30am – 12:30pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-planning-update-and-the-new-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme on planning and the new NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:The TCPA will be running several online training sessions running from September to December\, covering planning topics in relation to the new NPPF. \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans.   \n\n\n\nAs part of the TCPA’s new chapter under new leadership this training programme is designed to support the sector make the most of the new National Planning Policy Framework to support the delivery of climate resilient and healthy places.  \n\n\n\nSessions will include:  \n\n\n\n\nGeneral planning reform update and implications of the new plan-making system \n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on decision-making for councillors and elected members \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic specific updates on healthy placemaking  \n\n\n\n\n\nUpdates on planning for climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as carbon  \n\n\n\n\n\nAn update specifically aimed at parish councillors and clerks \n\n\n\n\nThe TCPA has set out its response to the publication of the NPPF in more detail here. Please click on the sessions below to view full course details and book your place. We can provide CPD certificates where relevant for chartered planners.
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-on-planning-and-the-new-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Healthy placemaking and the NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th 2026 setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans.  \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an understanding of the new NPPF and how it addresses healthy placemaking\, the promotion of good health and reducing health inequalities. It will outline key opportunities the NPPF and associated reforms\, including the Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guide provide for Local Plans to create homes and communities that will help people to thrive.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating healthy places.   \n\n\n\nThis session can contribute to your Continued Professional Development – and you can request a CPD certificate after attendance on the course.  \n\n\n\nThanks to the support of Sport England we are pleased to offer this training free of charge for attendees. \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, October 19\, 3:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-healthy-placemaking-and-the-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Planning Reform Update and Training for Local Councillors 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and new National Scheme of Delegation represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England. It has the potential to limit the democratic oversight of local decisions.     \n\n\n\nThe training will give a general introduction to planning and provide an update on the planning system in the context of the updated NPPF and other ongoing policy changes.  \n\n\n\nIt will take a high-level scan across the critical issues for local authorities.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at councillors and elected members that are involved in planning and want to learn more about planning policy\, implementation and impact. The webinar is essential for any councillor who is keen to get a better understanding of the English planning system or what the proposed planning reforms are likely to mean in practice.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, 27 October 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-planning-reform-update-and-training-for-local-councillors/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Climate Adaptation Policy and the NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)\, published in August 2026\, creates a new framework for a whole generation of local and strategic plans.  \n\n\n\nThe new NPPF contains strengthened policy levers for addressing climate resilience\, including an important increase in the scope of adaptation measures that should be considered in plan making and decision-making.   \n\n\n\nIn this training session the TCPA will provide an overview of key policy changes relating climate adaptation in the NPPF\, identify the key policy enablers to support climate action in local plans\, and explore how the new framework might impact decision making in relation to climate resilience.  \n\n\n\nThe training will cover how planning can help address key issues including flood risk and coastal change\, green infrastructure\, overheating and the increasing risk of wildfires.   \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an understanding of the new NPPF and how it will impact climate adaptation policy.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning and climate practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating climate resilient places.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, November 4th  2:00pm – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-climate-adaptation-policy-and-the-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:The new NPPF: opportunities and implications for climate mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England. One of the most important functions of the planning system is to enable and accelerate action to reduce the carbon emissions from the built environment. In this training session the TCPA will provide an overview of key policy changes relating climate change in the NPPF\, identify the key policy enablers to support climate action in local plans\, and explore how the new framework might impact decision making in relation to climate considerations.  \n\n\n\nThe training will cover key policy issues including sustainable travel\, renewable energy and zero carbon buildings\, as well as the importance of carbon assessments to support and evidence carbon mitigation policies in local plans.  \n\n\n\nThe training will be suitable for planners working in local and strategic plan making and development management\, consultants\, elected Councillors and local government officers working in climate change and sustainability.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning and climate practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating climate resilient places.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, December 2nd 2:00pm – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/the-new-nppf-opportunities-implications-for-climate-mitigation/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - General planning update for parish and town councils
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe TCPA recognise the importance of Parish and Town Councils in giving a voice to people on planning issues particularly through the preparation of neighbourhood plans.   This is becoming even more important as local Government reorganisation is set to make planning authorities larger and more distance from the people they serve.  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England.   \n\n\n\nThe training will give a general introduction to planning and provide and give an update on the planning system in the context of the updated NPPF.  \n\n\n\nThe training will be suitable for parish councillors and councils interested or working in planning.  \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at parish council members that are involved in planning and want to learn more about planning policy\, implementation and impact.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, December 9th 1:30pm-2:30pm  
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-general-planning-update-for-parish-and-town-councils/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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