Climate change will increase the severity and frequency of flooding events, and planning authorities must account for how flood risk may change over the long-term. Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on Flood Risk and Coastal Erosion was updated in August 2022 following the government’s review of policy for development in areas of flood risk, and to…

The TCPA and RTPI have updated their joint guidance for local authorities on planning for climate change and are launching the fourth edition at this online event. The guidance provides…

Like many councils, Waltham Forest wants to create a healthier, more sustainable and cohesive borough, and by introducing 15-minute neighbourhoods they are forging ahead.

Join Good Homes Alliance (GHA) and Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) for a joint online event showcasing the progressive work of Local Authorities in developing, and successfully adopting, net zero planning policies. We will hear more about recent good news coming out of Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) and Cornwall Council, whose local plan updates have both…

In rural areas, the implementation of 20-minute neighbourhoods, or complete, compact and complete communities poses a different set of challenges from those typical in urban areas. But there are also opportunities for innovative, collaborative delivery of services and infrastructure to support vibrant rural communities in ways that support social cohesion and reduce health inequalities.

Planning for flood risk in England is underpinned by a sequential, risk-risk based approach to development. Planning authorities must consider all sources of flood risk including the current and future…

Planning for flood risk in England is underpinned by a sequential, risk-risk based approach to development. This must be informed by up to date evidence that considers all sources of…

Neighbourhood plans can influence how places develop and seek to ensure that a community has good homes, clean air, jobs, access to parks and green spaces, access to healthy food and opportunities for connection with friends and neighbours. In collaboration with Locality, this webinar will explore neighbourhood planning and then introduce the TCPA Neighbourhood Planning and 20-Minute Neighbourhoods Toolkit.

On 13 December 2023, the government issued a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on ‘Planning – Local Energy Efficiency Standards Update.’ The WMS seeks to curtail new local plan policies that use energy-based metrics, designed to achieve emissions reductions through securing fabric efficiency standards and highly energy efficient buildings.   The TCPA, alongside other industry leaders and…

The UK population is ageing. By 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be aged over 75 and in some areas of England, this age-group will make up over 25% of the local population. Concerningly, unless we take action, many of these people will live years of their later lives in poor health. This has huge implications not only for health and social care but also for how we plan, create and manage homes, streets, neighbourhoods and places to support healthy ageing.

Where children and young people grow up shapes their ability to live healthy lives. Children and young people are vulnerable to their environments as they are rapidly developing physically, emotionally and socially and so homes, neighbourhoods and communities should be designed with their needs in mind and their voices heard.

In January, the TCPA held a popular event for local authorities that were considering the impacts of the 13 December 2023 Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on ‘Planning – Local Energy Efficiency Standards Update.’ Industry leaders and local authorities are deeply concerned about the impact of this WMS on the ability of local authorities to meet…

Flood risk is a fundamental consideration for planning, and decision makers must ensure that proposals can be made safe from all sources of flood risk for the lifetime of the development.   This webinar is aimed at planning and flood risk officers engaging with the development management function of local planning authorities and will provide guidance…

Healthy homes are essential for people to live healthy, happy lives. There is strong evidence showing how the quality of our homes and neighbourhoods affects our mental and physical health. However, around one in ten people in the UK (over 6 million) are still living in poor quality homes.  Local councils are at the sharp…

Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live and including them creates better places for everyone. The Voice Opportunity Power toolkit is a free resource with practical guidance on how to involve young people (11-18) in the way that places get built and managed. It…

Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them what they think. Designed to involve young people in the making and managing of their neighbourhoods, the Voice Opportunity Power youth engagement toolkit is a free resource written by ZCD Architects and supported by Grosvenor, the…

Can green and blue infrastructure help reduce health inequalities? Join this free webinar that will delve into the latest research linking planning, green / blue space, and health inequalities. Led…