Session purpose:  The 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.  This training session will give attendees an in depth understanding…

The TCPA will be running several online training sessions running from September to December, covering planning topics in relation to the new NPPF. The Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was…

Session purpose:  The 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.  This 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…

Session purpose:  The 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.     The training will give a general introduction to planning and provide…

Session purpose:  The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in August 2026, creates a new framework for a whole generation of local and strategic plans.  The new NPPF contains…

Session purpose:  The 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…

Session purpose:  The 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…